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Q: A Yemeni man hired me to transport some cargo for him from Zhahran. I was supposed to transport a hundred cartons of apples and oranges for 800 Riyals. However, he gave me a gun instead of the money, and I fixed the gun as it was defective. I transported the cargo, and when I reached the market, I did not find that man. I sold the cargo for 800 Riyals, and I did not lose anything. I have had the gun for five years or more. I looked for that person, but I could not find him. (Part No. 15; Page No. 128) I only saw him that one time, and I did not know him before. What should I do with this gun? Please advise. May Allah reward you.

A: You should look for that man carefully until you find him and give him the price of the cargo. If you cannot find him, you should give this money as Sadaqah (voluntary charity) with the intention of giving the reward to him. The gun is yours according to your agreement with him. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.