Is it obligatory to pick up lost property if there is a fear that it will be lost?
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Is it not obligatory for the trustworthy person to pick it up if he fears that the lost property will be lost?
If he is confident in himself, there is no harm. If he is reassured that he will do what is required, that is fine; otherwise, he should leave it and be at ease.
Q: What is obligatory?
A: What is obligatory is secondary to it.
Q: If he fears that a dishonest person will pick it up?
A: It is not obligatory. If he is confident in himself and wants to do good, he should pick it up. But as for it being obligatory: it is not obligatory.
If he is confident in himself, there is no harm. If he is reassured that he will do what is required, that is fine; otherwise, he should leave it and be at ease.
Q: What is obligatory?
A: What is obligatory is secondary to it.
Q: If he fears that a dishonest person will pick it up?
A: It is not obligatory. If he is confident in himself and wants to do good, he should pick it up. But as for it being obligatory: it is not obligatory.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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