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Misappropriating Non-Muslim’s Wealth
Islam does not differentiate between Muslims and non-Muslims in the matter of misappropriation. Some Muslims mistakenly regard the theft of...
Islam does not differentiate between Muslims and non-Muslims in the matter of misappropriation. Some Muslims mistakenly regard the theft of...
Copyright
It is obligatory to abide by the laws of copyright and intellectual property unless doing so compels one to do something impermissible or refrain...
It is obligatory to abide by the laws of copyright and intellectual property unless doing so compels one to do something impermissible or refrain...
Returning Wrongfully Acquired Property
It is obligatory to return wrongfully taken property to the rightful owner as soon as one is able, even if at one’s own expense assuming no harm...
It is obligatory to return wrongfully taken property to the rightful owner as soon as one is able, even if at one’s own expense assuming no harm...
Compensation In Form Of Market Equivalent
If the owner and the one who misappropriated both agree that the owner will take the equivalent market value of the misappropriated item rather...
If the owner and the one who misappropriated both agree that the owner will take the equivalent market value of the misappropriated item rather...
Misappropriation By Children Or Insane Persons
Guardians are responsible for returning items misappropriated by a child or insane person under their charge, and if applicable, compensating...
Guardians are responsible for returning items misappropriated by a child or insane person under their charge, and if applicable, compensating...
It is obligatory for one to return items misappropriated during childhood oneself.
Repaying Misappropriated Usufruct
Misappropriated usufruct (e.g. electricity, rental property) is repayed monetarily an amount equivalent to the rental cost of similar usufruct for...
Misappropriated usufruct (e.g. electricity, rental property) is repayed monetarily an amount equivalent to the rental cost of similar usufruct for...
Beneficiary Of Misappropriation
Repayment is the responsibility of the one who misappropriates, not the responsibility of the one who merely benefits from the misappropriation...
Repayment is the responsibility of the one who misappropriates, not the responsibility of the one who merely benefits from the misappropriation...
Altered Misappropriated Goods
If a good is neither damaged nor destroyed but merely altered in a manner that increases or decreases the value of the good, the owner is entitled...
If a good is neither damaged nor destroyed but merely altered in a manner that increases or decreases the value of the good, the owner is entitled...
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