Getting Rid of Forbidden Wealth and Repentance
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Question:
The questioner, who used the letter "ayn" as a code for his name, says: For years I have been working in trade, and I have acquired wealth through forbidden means. I want to get rid of this excess wealth. Where should I spend it, and how do I purify my wealth? Is there repentance for me in this, Honorable Shaykh?
Answer:
Yes, repentance is necessary. Allah accepts the repentance of whoever repents to Him with sincere repentance. So you must hasten to repent. As for the wealth you know is forbidden, or you are convinced is forbidden, you must get rid of it by placing it in beneficial projects, in general beneficial projects. You get rid of it in that way. And Allah (Mighty and Majestic) accepts the repentance of whoever repents. Yes. May Allah reward you with good.
The questioner, who used the letter "ayn" as a code for his name, says: For years I have been working in trade, and I have acquired wealth through forbidden means. I want to get rid of this excess wealth. Where should I spend it, and how do I purify my wealth? Is there repentance for me in this, Honorable Shaykh?
Answer:
Yes, repentance is necessary. Allah accepts the repentance of whoever repents to Him with sincere repentance. So you must hasten to repent. As for the wealth you know is forbidden, or you are convinced is forbidden, you must get rid of it by placing it in beneficial projects, in general beneficial projects. You get rid of it in that way. And Allah (Mighty and Majestic) accepts the repentance of whoever repents. Yes. May Allah reward you with good.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، نور على الدرب 249 من المجموعة الثالثة للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (3:49)
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