Clarification and explanation of the statement by those who say: If a man finds a "petroleum" site, it belongs to the state.
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The Shaykh : For example: A man digs a well on his land, and Allah causes petroleum to spring forth for him. This petroleum is owned by the state. Why? This is a decision that is likely adopted in many Islamic states 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.
The Shaykh : Some political parties. That is enough. 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 questioner : And some political parties.
The Shaykh : Yes?
The questioner : And some political parties hold this view.
The Shaykh : Some political parties. That is enough. 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.