Defining the lost sheep or taking it
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Question:
The questioner says: Does one identify the lost sheep, or does he take it for himself only?
Answer:
What has been reported is that he identifies it. If the sheep is in a place where it will perish, he takes it, as mentioned previously. But if it is in the town, he does not touch it. The one in the town has no fear for it; its owner will come and take it from the street or from any place. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
The questioner says: Does one identify the lost sheep, or does he take it for himself only?
Answer:
What has been reported is that he identifies it. If the sheep is in a place where it will perish, he takes it, as mentioned previously. But if it is in the town, he does not touch it. The one in the town has no fear for it; its owner will come and take it from the street or from any place. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
شرح عمدة الأحكام، باب الرّهن وغيره - باب اللّقطة - باب الوصايا — islamhouse.com (1:03:57)
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