Is coveting owning a car permissible or forbidden?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The ruling on wishing to acquire a car or other worldly matters varies depending on the intention behind using them. If you intend to use it to attend religious gatherings, serve Muslims, and fulfill needs, there is no harm in that. However, if you intend to use it for something forbidden, then it is prohibited.
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