Rulings on Lost Property: Finding Gold and Not Finding Its Owner
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Question:
May Allah reward you. In their other question, they say: If I find gold and I do not find the owner of the gold, what should I do?
Answer:
You must identify it, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded. You must know the marks of the gold and the distinguishing characteristics that set it apart from other things. Then you must call out for it for a period of one year. If its owner comes, [give it to him]; otherwise, it is yours to do with as you wish. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) established this ruling for lost items. Yes.
May Allah reward you. In their other question, they say: If I find gold and I do not find the owner of the gold, what should I do?
Answer:
You must identify it, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded. You must know the marks of the gold and the distinguishing characteristics that set it apart from other things. Then you must call out for it for a period of one year. If its owner comes, [give it to him]; otherwise, it is yours to do with as you wish. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) established this ruling for lost items. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 5112- أحكام اللقطة في من وجد ذهبًا ولم يجد صاحبه - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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