Disposing of stolen money when the owner is unknown
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Question:
First, he asked about someone who stole a sum of money and could not find the owner. He searched for the family but did not find them. He says he searched for about six months or more, but he did not find them. So what should he do further?
Answer:
If he knows their location, he should give charity on their behalf. If they come, they are given the choice: if they wish, they accept the charity; if they wish, he gives them the value of the charity.
First, he asked about someone who stole a sum of money and could not find the owner. He searched for the family but did not find them. He says he searched for about six months or more, but he did not find them. So what should he do further?
Answer:
If he knows their location, he should give charity on their behalf. If they come, they are given the choice: if they wish, they accept the charity; if they wish, he gives them the value of the charity.
Source
التعليق على رياض الصالحين، تابع باب حق الجار والوصية به : الأحاديث : [ 307 - 310 ] — islamhouse.com (6:32)
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