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What is the ruling on money lost in schools (five or ten Riyals)? And is it obligatory for a student to give it to the principal or counselor if they request it? And is it permissible for the counselor to take it and give it to someone who lost money the next day?

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If the lost money is insignificant and its owner does not usually bother to look for it, then the finder may benefit from it without announcing it, such as 5 or 10 riyals, and the director is not allowed to dispose of it. However, if it is a large sum, it must be announced for a year, after which the finder may benefit from it. If the finder then relinquishes it to the school director, the director may dispose of it.

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