Clarification and Explanation of the Statement of Those Who Say: If a Man Finds a Place

The Shaykh : For example: A man digs a well on his land, and Allah causes oil to spring forth for him. This oil is owned by the state. Why? This is a decision that is likely adopted in many Islamic countries and established in the book "Islamic Socialism." Why?

The questioner : And some political parties.

The Shaykh : Yes?

The questioner : And some political parties hold this view. That is all. Why? Because the disbelievers, through their experience, have established that it is not permissible for the benefit of the people to have such a buried treasure in the hands of an individual among the people. Therefore, this must be the property of the state. Is there a basis for this in the Shari'ah? There is a basis in the Shari'ah that contradicts it;

The Shaykh : Some of the parties. That is the end of it. Why? Because the disbelievers, through their experience, have established that it is not permissible for the benefit of the people for such a buried treasure to be in the hands of one individual among the people; therefore, this must be the property of the state. Does this have a basis in the Shari'ah? It has a basis in the Shari'ah that contradicts it;