Society & the World Archives

Sitting in gatherings where backbiting takes place

Fatwa, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-’Uthaymeen, Society & the World 11 December 2016 Abu 'Abdullaah

I often sit in the company of other women, and often is the case that there is backbiting in these gatherings. And I feel very agitated by this, and dislike it, however, I am unable to actually do anything about it; I can’t even leave the gathering.

Donating haraam money to your family

Crime & Punishment, Fatwa, Forbidden Wealth, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-’Uthaymeen 14 October 2016 Abu 'Abdullaah

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?

Stealing property from work

Crime & Punishment, Fatwa, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-’Uthaymeen 10 October 2016 Abu 'Abdullaah

In one of the circles [of knowledge] you responded to one of the questioner’s regarding a man who had dishonestly taken someone else’s money [or possession with the intention of permanently depriving the owner of it]…

Took items from the hospital back home with me

Crime & Punishment, Fatwa, Lost Property, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-’Uthaymeen 6 October 2016 Abu 'Abdullaah

A sick woman spent a number of days in hospital. When she was discharged, she took with her about forty glass cups and other items, and was not aware of the ruling regarding this action of hers. She has since moved to a different area, so what is required of her?

Too embarrassed to return stolen property to its owner

Crime & Punishment, Fatwa, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-’Uthaymeen 2 October 2016 Abu 'Abdullaah

I stole a shirt from the house of one of my friends, and [now] I feel very embarrassed to return it back to him. I am extremely sad at what I had done, so what should I do now?

Don’t know exactly who I stole from

Crime & Punishment, Fatwa, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-’Uthaymeen 28 September 2016 Abu 'Abdullaah

[Sometime ago] I stole about five car covers, and after I had repented [from doing so], I felt remorse about what I had done. I felt this remorse was of no benefit to me, so I began to wish for my hands to be cut-off! [So] before I do this, guide me [to that which is correct regarding my situation], and may Allaah reward you?