FatwaNegeri SembilanEndowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
Harta jumpa
What should be done with a gold chain found years ago when its owner cannot be traced?
Short answer
The chain is classed as luqatah, meaning property lost by its owner and found by someone else.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Endowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The chain is classed as luqatah, meaning property lost by its owner and found by someone else. It should be handed over to the Baitulmal. If the owner becomes known, the chain must be returned to him or her.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Rantai tersebut hendaklah diserahkan kepada Baitulmal. Namun jika diketahui pemiliknya, ia hendaklah dipulangkan.
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How to cite
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Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Harta jumpa”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/harta-jumpa/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/found-gold-chain-owner-untraceable-ruling/