Should a son eat from his father's money, which is mixed with unlawful (haram) earnings, claiming that the sin is upon the father, or should he reduce his consumption, especially if he is a student of sacred knowledge?

The statement that ill-gotten wealth, being tied to theability of the one who earned it and not to the physical object itself, does not prohibit its transaction or consumption, has been mentioned in previous fatwas. It is preferable for whoever adopts this view not to consume from this wealth, thereby avoiding the disagreement of those who consider it unlawful or disliked. This is an act of praiseworthy piety in Islamic law.