Doubting whether items for sale are stolen
Question
Is it permissible to buy extremely cheap items on ebay/facebook marketplace, if one feels that it’s stolen but is not 100% sure?
Answer
If you feel it is stolen goods, then avoid buying it.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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