The following case? A person works


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Q 1: Sometimes, the workers who work in a food and agricultural products company are paid according to the contract agreed upon but they may take some fruits and vegetables in the presence of their supervisor. The supervisor who is aware of their financial difficulties does not prevent them from taking these products and he also takes with them. However, the employer has no idea about the matter. Now, they ask if they should seek permission from him before taking these products or not. They want to know whether the products they took are Halal (lawful) or Haram (prohibited). Please, advise. May Allah reward you with the best.


A: If the reality is as you have mentioned, these workers are not allowed to take the products unless the employer or his authorized agent permits them to. (Part No. 15; Page No. 373) If they take something without the permission of the employer or his authorized agent, they must pay back the price of these products to those people. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!




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