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, , and scholarly consensus (Ijma'). He must return the money to you and repent.
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