Is searching for gold in the earth Haram or Halal? Thank you.
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If the search for gold is conducted on land owned by the individual, then it is permissible (halal). However, the prospecting for and extraction of minerals depends on the permission of the Muslim ruler (Imam); this is to prevent chaos and preserve lives.
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