Consumable items in company locations that have been relocated to another place
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Fatwa number ( 8830 )
Q: There was a company in Makkah al-Mukarramah, which was removed from its location to a place unknown to me. It left behind some consumable items in its premises, and I took some very simple necessities from there. I asked some of the neighbors of the premises, and they informed me: that this company was removed from this location four years ago, and if you need something, take it. In fact, I did take some simple necessities, but I have not been at peace until I seek your opinion. May Allah preserve you.
A: If the situation is as you described, that the items present in this
location are consumable and that they belong to a company from four years ago, then inquire about them. If you identify them, mention what you took from the consumables, even by telephone. If they leave it to you, praise be to Allah; otherwise, it belongs to them, and it is not permissible to take ownership of it merely by seizing it. This is the way to clear your conscience.
Q: There was a company in Makkah al-Mukarramah, which was removed from its location to a place unknown to me. It left behind some consumable items in its premises, and I took some very simple necessities from there. I asked some of the neighbors of the premises, and they informed me: that this company was removed from this location four years ago, and if you need something, take it. In fact, I did take some simple necessities, but I have not been at peace until I seek your opinion. May Allah preserve you.
A: If the situation is as you described, that the items present in this
location are consumable and that they belong to a company from four years ago, then inquire about them. If you identify them, mention what you took from the consumables, even by telephone. If they leave it to you, praise be to Allah; otherwise, it belongs to them, and it is not permissible to take ownership of it merely by seizing it. This is the way to clear your conscience.
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