Is it permissible for me to donate money, which I have acquired in a prohibited manner, to my family – since it is impossible for me to return it back to its owner?
Tag: money
He gave me back more money in change
A seller who makes a mistake in calculating [the total amount due] – unintentionally gives the buyer more or less change [than he is due]; [in this case] should he give [the buyer] the remainder [of the change] or [just] keep it?
I stole money from him when I was young
[When I was young], on many occasions I took money from [the pocket of] someone’s clothing – whilst in his house; by Allaah, I do not know exactly how much money I took.
The precious value of time
I came across groups of people, and one of them was more stingy about [how he spent] his time than he was with his money.
Loving and hating for the Sake of Allaah
What is the meaning of love for the Sake of Allaah, and hate for the Sake of Allaah?
Ridding yourself of haraam wealth
I acquired some money from haraam means, and I have since repented sincerely to Allaah. After having repented, I feared [my] wealth may be a source of loss for me, as I had also gotten married using this money. I now wish to use this money and perform ‘umrah and hajj with it, so what is the opinion of the shaykh regarding that?
Dishonestly taking something
He received compensation from the government amounting to 4,000 Riyals – and claimed it using a forged document in compensation for flood [damage]; So [now] he says, “what should I do with this sum of money which I have dishonestly [claimed and subsequently] received?”
The correct way of loaning others money
Many people loan one another money without [contractually] writing anything; thereafter, problems occur between them along with the loss of one’s right – the extent of which only Allaah truly knows. So what is your advice [to the people]?
Where did you get these dates from?
I brought a container of ripe dates for the Shaykh, and the dates were very fresh – so the Shaykh ate a few and then asked: “Where did you get these dates from?”
The caring employer
“I am more entitled than him; I will give you what you need.”