Is taking fruits and vegetables without payment, based on the permission of the chief employee to whom the owner of the shop entrusted the affairs of the business, considered stealing or unlawful (haram)?
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The religious texts have indicated the sanctity of a Muslim's wealth and the impermissibility of taking it without their permission. Allah Almighty has forbidden consuming wealth unjustly, saying: "And do not consume your properties among yourselves wrongfully." He also forbade treachery, saying: "O you who have believed, do not betray Allah and the Messenger or betray your trusts while you know [the consequence]." Muslim narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Every Muslim's blood, wealth, and honor are sacred to another Muslim."
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