Buying from a poor person what was given to him of rice
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, a questioner says: A poor person was given some rice. Is it permissible for someone to buy it from him if he offers it for sale?
The Shaykh:
Men.
The questioner:
A poor person was given some of his rights.
The Shaykh:
Kron, yes, indeed.
The questioner:
A poor person was given some rice. Is it permissible for someone to buy it from him if he offers this merchandise for sale?
The Shaykh:
Yes, if it was given to him for his need, he owns it. If he wishes, he may consume it, and if he wishes, he may sell it. His need for its price may be better for him than using it.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, a questioner says: A poor person was given some rice. Is it permissible for someone to buy it from him if he offers it for sale?
The Shaykh:
Men.
The questioner:
A poor person was given some of his rights.
The Shaykh:
Kron, yes, indeed.
The questioner:
A poor person was given some rice. Is it permissible for someone to buy it from him if he offers this merchandise for sale?
The Shaykh:
Yes, if it was given to him for his need, he owns it. If he wishes, he may consume it, and if he wishes, he may sell it. His need for its price may be better for him than using it.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب في غير أولي الإربة — islamhouse.com (1:00:45)
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