Is it permissible for a young man about to get married to sell a television he purchased before his commitment to the religion and use the proceeds for the costs of the marriage?
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The questioner: Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, and Allah’s mercy and blessings. Yes?
The questioner : How are you, our Shaykh?
The Shaykh : You are welcome.
The questioner : We have two questions, if you permit?
The Shaykh: Go ahead.
The questioner : We have a brother who is about to get married. He wants to marry, but his financial situation is very tight, and he needs money. He has two television sets that he bought during his time in the pre-Islamic age of ignorance. Is it permissible for him in this situation to sell them so that he can cover the costs of the marriage?
The Shaykh : No.
The questioner : Yes?
The Shaykh : No.
The questioner : I did not hear.
The Shaykh: No, no.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, and Allah’s mercy and blessings. Yes?
The questioner : How are you, our Shaykh?
The Shaykh : You are welcome.
The questioner : We have two questions, if you permit?
The Shaykh: Go ahead.
The questioner : We have a brother who is about to get married. He wants to marry, but his financial situation is very tight, and he needs money. He has two television sets that he bought during his time in the pre-Islamic age of ignorance. Is it permissible for him in this situation to sell them so that he can cover the costs of the marriage?
The Shaykh : No.
The questioner : Yes?
The Shaykh : No.
The questioner : I did not hear.
The Shaykh: No, no.
The questioner: Yes.
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