What should I do with the money designated for the wages of my workers whose whereabouts I do not know, given that two years have passed since then?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is obligatory to exert effort to reach the workers or their heirs to pay the due wages. If it is impossible to reach them, then their wages should be given in charity. If they are found later, they are given the choice between affirming the charity or taking the money.
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