Is it permissible to take from a father's money without his knowledge if the allowance he gives is not enough to meet one's needs?
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If your father is affluent and capable of providing for your obligatory expenses, but he does not give you what suffices you, then it is permissible for you to take from his wealth without his knowledge, to the extent of your needs, without excess, provided that your spending is on lawful things and without extravagance.
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