If one takes a deposit and is unable to keep it safe, is he permitted to deposit it with another person?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. If I take a deposit and am unable to keep it safe, am I permitted to deposit it with another person without the depositor's permission?
Answer:
For example, if you are traveling and the owner is present in the town, you return it to him. If the owner is not present in the town and you are going to travel, and the deposit is in danger during your absence, you choose a trustworthy person and deposit it with him. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. If I take a deposit and am unable to keep it safe, am I permitted to deposit it with another person without the depositor's permission?
Answer:
For example, if you are traveling and the owner is present in the town, you return it to him. If the owner is not present in the town and you are going to travel, and the deposit is in danger during your absence, you choose a trustworthy person and deposit it with him. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1480 -2802] من أخذ وديعة ولم يستطع حفظها، هل له أن يودعها عند آخر؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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