The Ruling on Books Distributed and Sold When "Waqf" Is Written on Them
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Question:
Some organizations distribute books. Are they considered a waqf (endowment)? And if "waqf" is written on them, is it permissible to sell them?
Answer:
If "waqf" is written on them, it is not permissible to sell them. That is the end of it regarding this waqf. However, if they are distributed as a donation and not as a waqf, there is no harm. That is, if someone gave you books and gave them to you, it is permissible for you to sell them. But if "waqf" is written on them, it is not permissible for you to sell them. Yes.
Some organizations distribute books. Are they considered a waqf (endowment)? And if "waqf" is written on them, is it permissible to sell them?
Answer:
If "waqf" is written on them, it is not permissible to sell them. That is the end of it regarding this waqf. However, if they are distributed as a donation and not as a waqf, there is no harm. That is, if someone gave you books and gave them to you, it is permissible for you to sell them. But if "waqf" is written on them, it is not permissible for you to sell them. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/104 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:17:45)
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