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Penyerahan Harta Tidak Patuh Syariah (Riba, Judi, Rasuah dan sebagainya) Kepada Baitulmal Atau Fakir Miskin
What is the ruling on wealth obtained in a non-Shariah-compliant way, and how should it be purified?
Short answer
Wealth obtained through non-Shariah-compliant means such as riba, gharar, gambling, fraud, robbery, seizure and bribery is haram and may not be used for one's own benefit.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Melaka State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Warta Fatwa Negeri Melaka
- Topic
- Transactions & Finance
Gazette evidence in the source: M. P.U. 28
Summary
Wealth obtained through non-Shariah-compliant means such as riba, gharar, gambling, fraud, robbery, seizure and bribery is haram and may not be used for one's own benefit. It must be purified by handing it over to the Baitulmal for the general welfare of Muslims or to the poor and needy. If the wealth was robbed or stolen, it must be returned to its owner, and if the owner has died or cannot be found, it goes to the owner's heirs or the Baitulmal.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Harta-harta yang diperolehi dengan cara yang tidak mematuhi syariah seperti riba, gharar, perjudian, penipuan, rompakan, rampasan, rasuah dan seumpamanya adalah haram dan tidak boleh digunakan untuk manfaat dan kepentingan diri sendiri
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Melaka State Mufti Department. “Penyerahan Harta Tidak Patuh Syariah (Riba, Judi, Rasuah dan sebagainya) Kepada Baitulmal Atau Fakir Miskin”, 28 October 2010. https://www.muftimelaka.gov.my/fatwa/penyerahan-harta-tidak-patuh-syariah-riba-judi-rasuah-dan-sebagainya-kepada-baitulmal-atau-fakir-miskin. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/handing-over-non-shariah-compliant-wealth-baitulmal/