A storehouse which contains soap,


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A: The original rule is that a Muslim's blood, money, and honor are protected; it is impermissible for anyone to b any of those harm any by of these wrongfully, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said in the sermon of the Farewell Pilgrimage, Your blood, your properties and your honor are as sacred to one another like the sanctity of this day of yours, in this town of yours, in this month of yours. He also said about money, The property of a Muslim is unlawful to take, unless they give it willingly. He also said, A Muslim is inviolable for his Muslim brother, as for his blood, wealth and honor. The case you mentioned, that some people held a demonstration, and the officials had their shops destroyed, does not justify others taking their belongings. If a person takes any of these, they are considered unjust, sinners, and transgressors. They should hasten to make Tawbah (repentance to Allah) and Istighfar (seeking forgiveness from Allah), and return what they have taken to their owners, (Part No. 15; Page No. 332) as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, Whoever has wronged his brother, should ask for his pardon in this world (before his death), as (in the Hereafter) there will be neither a Dinar nor a Dirham. He should secure pardon in this life before some of his good deeds are taken and paid to his brother, or, if he has done no good deeds, some of the bad deeds of his brother will be taken to be loaded on him. In case it is difficult to return the items, after thorough search, you should give it or its value in Sadaqah (voluntary charity). If you reach the owner later, tell them what has happened. If they accept this, it will be fine; otherwise, you should pay it again. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.




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