I needed money, so one of my brothers gave me this amount, but there is a doubt about the source of his wealth. Is it permissible for me to take it?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: I needed a sum of money for a dire necessity, so one of my brothers gave me this amount, but there is a doubt about the source of his wealth. Is it permissible for me to take this money?
Answer:
If you are certain that there is a doubt in it, leave it. Whoever avoids doubtful matters has protected his religion and his honor. If you are certain that there is a doubt in it, but if it is merely a whisper or a fear, then hold a good opinion of your brother.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: I needed a sum of money for a dire necessity, so one of my brothers gave me this amount, but there is a doubt about the source of his wealth. Is it permissible for me to take this money?
Answer:
If you are certain that there is a doubt in it, leave it. Whoever avoids doubtful matters has protected his religion and his honor. If you are certain that there is a doubt in it, but if it is merely a whisper or a fear, then hold a good opinion of your brother.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [283 -939] احتجت إلى المال فأعطاني أحد إخواني هذا المبلغ ولكن مصدر ماله فيه شبهة، فهل لي أن آخذه؟ — youtube.com
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