Is it permissible to trade in merchandise that its owner purchased with illicit money, on the condition that I undertake its sale and take half of the capital and profit?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Since the goods were purchased with ill-gotten money, it is not permissible to engage in any transaction with the buyer concerning them, nor to accept them as a donation, because this money is the very essence of ill-gotten wealth.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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