What is the ruling of the Sharia on selling goods suspected of being stolen, and how should their proceeds, whose total value is difficult to estimate, be handled?
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"Mere doubt about the source of money is not a valid consideration, and it is permissible to benefit from what you have bought or earned as profit. There is no obligation to investigate the source of money when dealing with others. The matter is based on the fundamental principle that money is lawful, and what is in a Muslim's possession is their property if they claim ownership. If it becomes known that the money is unlawful, then it must be avoided. However, there is no suspicion in dealing with a righteous Muslim. One must beware of excessive scrupulousness and obsessive doubts in religious matters."
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