The ruling on taking what a farm worker gives without the owner's knowledge
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, if the farm worker gives us something, is it permissible for me to take it, even though I do not know the owner's opinion?
Answer:
The owner's consent is required. If the owner has authorized him to give to passersby, there is no harm. However, if the owner has not authorized him, it is not permissible, for he does not own the item and does not have the right to give permission regarding it.
Honorable Shaykh, if the farm worker gives us something, is it permissible for me to take it, even though I do not know the owner's opinion?
Answer:
The owner's consent is required. If the owner has authorized him to give to passersby, there is no harm. However, if the owner has not authorized him, it is not permissible, for he does not own the item and does not have the right to give permission regarding it.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب حد السرقة — islamhouse.com (47:44)
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