How to Dispose of What Was Taken from Government Property
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Question:
Your Eminence is asked about a person who took a device from the government's equipment and benefited from it for ten years, then came to his senses. Should he return that device, or donate its value, or how should he dispose of it?
May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
If it is possible to return it to the government without harm, he should return it. Otherwise, let him donate it, or its value, to the poor Muslims, and praise be to Allah, along with repentance, seeking forgiveness, and regret. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
Your Eminence is asked about a person who took a device from the government's equipment and benefited from it for ten years, then came to his senses. Should he return that device, or donate its value, or how should he dispose of it?
May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
If it is possible to return it to the government without harm, he should return it. Otherwise, let him donate it, or its value, to the poor Muslims, and praise be to Allah, along with repentance, seeking forgiveness, and regret. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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