If one steals intoxicants along with their containers and breaks the container, is he liable for it?
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The questioner : If one steals intoxicants and breaks their containers, is he liable for anything?
The Shaykh : The container is guaranteed (liable for) in any case; the discussion is about cutting it.
The questioner : Well, how is he liable for it?
The Shaykh : Yes, he is liable for it.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Yes, breaking it is the removal of what is wrong.
The questioner : But the liability?
The Shaykh : He is liable, yes, because it is used for things other than intoxicants.
The Shaykh : The container is guaranteed (liable for) in any case; the discussion is about cutting it.
The questioner : Well, how is he liable for it?
The Shaykh : Yes, he is liable for it.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Yes, breaking it is the removal of what is wrong.
The questioner : But the liability?
The Shaykh : He is liable, yes, because it is used for things other than intoxicants.