The Ruling on Taking from the Public Treasury
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Question:
If the taking from the public treasury is not income.
Answer:
It has been mentioned that there is no harm in taking from it, because it is a right for him, as it is shared among the Muslims. However, the more preferable course is scrupulousness; it is better for him to be scrupulous, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: So Hakim said, “I will not ask anyone after you, ever. I will not return to anyone after you, ever.” So he did not ask from the public treasury or from anyone else after that. It was not out of greed, eagerness, or stinginess; it was with a good disposition and a soft heart, with no greed or eagerness.
If the taking from the public treasury is not income.
Answer:
It has been mentioned that there is no harm in taking from it, because it is a right for him, as it is shared among the Muslims. However, the more preferable course is scrupulousness; it is better for him to be scrupulous, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
To Hakim: “O Hakim, this wealth is green and sweet. Whoever takes it with a good intention, it will be blessed for him. And whoever takes it with a bad intention, it will not be blessed for him, and he will be like one who eats but is not filled.”
لحكيم يا حكيم إن هذا المال خضرة حلو، فمن أخذه بشراب نفسه بارك له فيه، ومن أخذه بشراب نفسه لم يبارك فيه له، وكان كالذي يأكل ولا يشبع،
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام [ ابن باز ] [ الشرح الجديد ]، باب قَسْم الصدقات — islamhouse.com (12:15)
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