What is the ruling regarding excess money that the seller returns with the change: Must it be returned, or is it permissible to remain silent about it?
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You are not permitted to remain silent about receiving more than your due, even if the seller made a mistake in calculation. Rather, you must return the excess, because Allah is aware of you and will hold you accountable for it.
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