What is the ruling on taking a sum of money (twenty Riyals) and spending it after finding it in a market?
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It appears that there is no harm in taking and benefiting from a small amount of money that its owner does not pursue. However, if the amount is large and valuable, it must be announced for a full year before being used.
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