A Rule Regarding the Earning of What Is Forbidden
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You said in one of the lectures the rule: What is forbidden to earn is forbidden only for the one who earns it.
We want to clarify this rule?
This is what we see in the issue: That what is forbidden to earn is forbidden for the one who earns it, such as riba (usury or interest). If a person who was dealing in riba dies, his wealth is lawful for his heirs. As for what is forbidden in itself, such as khamr (intoxicants), that is forbidden for the carrier and for whoever it is transferred to. Likewise, what was forbidden and remains forbidden, such as stolen or usurped property. If a person steals, for example, and then dies, it does not become lawful for the heir. If he knows the owner, he gives it to him; otherwise, he gives it in charity on his behalf.
We want to clarify this rule?
This is what we see in the issue: That what is forbidden to earn is forbidden for the one who earns it, such as riba (usury or interest). If a person who was dealing in riba dies, his wealth is lawful for his heirs. As for what is forbidden in itself, such as khamr (intoxicants), that is forbidden for the carrier and for whoever it is transferred to. Likewise, what was forbidden and remains forbidden, such as stolen or usurped property. If a person steals, for example, and then dies, it does not become lawful for the heir. If he knows the owner, he gives it to him; otherwise, he gives it in charity on his behalf.