A Muslim man borrowed from a disbeliever and consumed his right; is it permissible for the disbeliever to take the Muslim's wealth without right?
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The questioner : A Muslim man borrowed from a disbeliever and consumed his right. Is it permissible for the Muslim to consume the disbeliever's wealth without right? Please inform us about this.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible for a Muslim to consume the wealth of a disbeliever without right. If he has borrowed from him, he should not repay kindness with ill treatment, delay in paying his right, or deny his right. Indeed, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) bought barley for his family from a Jew.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : He pledged his armor to him, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) died while his armor was still pledged with this Jew. His debt was paid off without doubt. It should be known that worldly dealings are not the same as religious dealings.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : The disbeliever is treated in religious matters according to what his status requires: he is disliked and hated, and it is believed that he is an enemy of Allah, His Messenger, and the believers. However, this does not justify betraying him in his wealth, consuming his wealth, or denying his right. Rather, we treat him with the justice that Islamic law requires in transactions. Yes.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible for a Muslim to consume the wealth of a disbeliever without right. If he has borrowed from him, he should not repay kindness with ill treatment, delay in paying his right, or deny his right. Indeed, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) bought barley for his family from a Jew.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : He pledged his armor to him, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) died while his armor was still pledged with this Jew. His debt was paid off without doubt. It should be known that worldly dealings are not the same as religious dealings.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : The disbeliever is treated in religious matters according to what his status requires: he is disliked and hated, and it is believed that he is an enemy of Allah, His Messenger, and the believers. However, this does not justify betraying him in his wealth, consuming his wealth, or denying his right. Rather, we treat him with the justice that Islamic law requires in transactions. Yes.