Is taking the remaining money after purchasing an item with another's money for less than the agreed upon price considered unlawful (haram)?
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It is forbidden to take the remaining amount of money, and it must be returned to its owner. It is not permissible to interpret it as a fee or profit, for the agent is a trustee and is not allowed to take anything without the principal's permission. Agency for a fee requires an agreement on a known fee, and a sale is only valid for what the seller owns and with mutual consent.
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