His father slaughtered a sheep that was within the trust of his grandfather


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Q 1: My grandfather was entrusted with some sheep, which my young father pastured. As far as I know, my father had not yet reached maturity at the time. One day, my father carelessly slaughtered one of the sheep and did not eat or do anything with it. He did so negligently and told his father that it died. Then, they informed the owner of the flock that it died and he admitted that. (Part No. 11; Page No. 221) They did not tell him the truth and both of them are now dead. What should I do? If they are committed to doing something, how should it be repaid especially as I do not know the owner of the sheep? Answer us, may Allah reward you with the best.


A: If you do not know the owner of the sheep, you should pay its price in charity on his behalf. The money is taken from your father's estate or from your money and you will be rewarded, in sha’a-Allah (if Allah wills).




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