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What is the ruling on money received by a worker in a brick and block factory as a gift for accepting stolen raw materials, knowing that the factory owner is aware of and approves of this, and that the worker is compelled to do so due to his low salary?

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It is impermissible to work in a factory that uses stolen materials. Whoever deals with a usurper or a thief, knowing their situation, is like them. Stolen property is not permissible to buy, sell, eat, wear, or accept as a gift. Whoever does so is like a usurper. What is given to a relative is a bribe in exchange for overlooking the dealings with stolen goods, and it is a forbidden bribe. It is not permissible to accept gifts, and he must spend them on the welfare of Muslims. He may take from them according to his need if he is poor, while working in this factory remains forbidden.

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