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What is the jurisprudential classification of the action of the brother who sold his brother's land, collected the price, and used it without his permission?

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Your brother's forceful seizure of your money is considered an unlawful usurpation (ghasb), forbidden by the Qur'an, Sunnah, and scholarly consensus (Ijma'). He must return the money to you and repent.

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