Is it permissible to exploit and sell discarded items from work, which have no value after their expiry and are thrown in the trash, in order to generate income?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is not permissible to take these items except with the permission of their owners. The fact that they are expired does not justify taking them without the knowledge of their owners.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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