Do children sin if they are unaware that their father’s wealth was earned from what is forbidden?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. It is mentioned in a hadith from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)Al-Mustadrak lil-Hakim 31:95 Does this apply to the family of one who consumes what is forbidden, such as a moneylender who takes riba (usury or interest) while his family does not know? Like a moneylender who takes riba while his family does not know.
Answer:
If they do not know, they are not held accountable. The sin is upon him. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. It is mentioned in a hadith from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
Every piece of flesh that grew from illicit wealth, the Fire is more deserving of it.
كل لحم نَبَتَ مِنْ سُحْتٍ فَالنَّارُ أَوْلَى بِهِAnswer:
If they do not know, they are not held accountable. The sin is upon him. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2420 -2802] هل يأثم الأولاد إن جهلوا أن مال أبيهم مكتسب من حرام؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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