The ruling on disposing of a disbeliever's wealth if it is impossible to return it to him
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Question:
If a Muslim steals from a disbeliever, then repents and wants to return his wealth to him, but is unable to meet him, what should he do with the wealth?
Answer:
He should give it in charity on his behalf.
Q: Okay, and does charity benefit the disbeliever?
A: Yes, it benefits him in this world.
If a Muslim steals from a disbeliever, then repents and wants to return his wealth to him, but is unable to meet him, what should he do with the wealth?
Answer:
He should give it in charity on his behalf.
Q: Okay, and does charity benefit the disbeliever?
A: Yes, it benefits him in this world.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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