120: The wealth of a Muslim is unlawful except what he gives willingly

May Allah have mercy upon you! Know that the wealth of a Muslim is unlawful except what he gives willingly [1]. If a man has some wealth that was attained illegally, it is his concern. It is not permissible to take any of it from him, except with his permission. Perhaps he will repent and wish to restore it to its rightful owner, but you will have taken something unlawful.

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NOTES

[1] The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) said, “The wealth of a Muslim is not permissible except what he gives willingly.” Reported by Ahmad and declared saheeh by Shaikh al-Albaanee (rahimahullaah) in Saheehul-Jaami’ (no.7539) and al-Irwaa’ (no.1459).

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