How to quickly find a lost item in the house. In what cases can you keep a found item, and in what cases should you report it to the police? Refer to your home

Question:

What should a Muslim do if he finds money or other things (keys, watches, telephone, jewelry, etc.) on the street (or some other place)?

Answer:

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh!

If a person finds something on the road, street or in a public place, he is prohibited from taking it to keep it for himself. Likewise, if he had guests at home, and after the guests left he discovered that someone had left their belongings with him, he is prohibited from keeping this property for himself. If a person lifts lost item, he must do so with the intention of finding its owner and returning his property to him.

If a person finds someone's thing and leaves it where he found it without touching it, there will be no sin on him. However, if there is a danger that if he does not take it, someone else may take it and appropriate it, he has a duty (wajib) to pick up the thing and give it to the owner.

As soon as a person touches a lost item, he becomes responsible for finding its owner. If he picks up the thing and returns it to the same place where he found it, or takes it from that place without trying to find its owner, it will be a sin on him, regardless of whether he found the thing in a safe place (where there is no danger of someone else taking it) or he found it where someone else might take it. In other words, as soon as a person touches or picks up someone else's property, he can no longer put it back in the same place, he responds to it and must find its owner.

Once a person finds someone else's property, he must make every effort to find its owner (he can post notices in all in public places, make an announcement orally, contact the media, etc.). The ad must state that he has found such and such an item in such and such a place so that the owner can pick it up. However, one should not describe in detail what item he found, so that dishonest people do not take advantage of it. He can give general description: for example, say that he found a wallet, jewelry, phone. If a person claims that this is his property, he will have to clearly describe his property so that it can be verified whether he is really the owner of this thing.

If a person is actively searching for the owner of the property, but does not find the owner, and there is no hope that he will be found, then he should give this property to charity. If he is poor, he can take this thing for himself. If, after a person gives lost property to charity, but its owner suddenly appears, he will need to be compensated for the lost item. If the owner is satisfied that his property was given to charity, he will be rewarded for this insha Allah (1).

And Allah knows best.

Arshad Ali, student at Darul-Iftaa, Trinidad,

Tested and approved by Mufti Ibrahim Desai

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يجب أن يعلم بأن التقاط اللقطة على نوعين: نوع من ذلك يفترض وهو ما إذا خاف ضياعها، ونوع من ذلك لا يفترض وهو ما إذا لم يخف ضياعها ذلك ينافي أخذها، أجمع عليه العلماء، فاختلفوا فيما بينهم أن الترك أفضل أو الرفع، ظاهر مذهب أصحابنا أن الرفع أفضل؛ لأنه لو لم يرفع هو ربما تصل إليها يد خائنة، وبعض المتقدمين قالوا: الترك أفضل؛ لأن صاحبها يطلبها في المكان الذي سقطت منه، فإذا تركها وصل إليها يد المالك، ومن العلماء من قال: إن كان….. …. يأمن على نفسه الخيانة، فالرفع أفضل، وإن كان فاسقاً لا يأمن على نفسه الخيانة فالترك أفضل، ثم ما يجده الرجل……… …. أن صاحبه لا يطلبه كالنورة في مواضع مختلفة، وكقشور الرمان في مواضع متفرقة، وفي هذا الوجه له أن يأخذها وينتفع بها……………. وجدها في يده بعدما جمعها، فله أن يأخذها، ولا يصير ملكاً للآخذ، هكذا ذكر شيخ الإسلام خواهر زاده، وشمس الأئمة السرخسي في شرح كتاب اللقطة وهكذا ذكر القدوري في «شرحه» في المسائل المنثورة من «كتاب الحظر» والإباحة

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كِتَابُ اللُّقَطَةِ هِيَ مَالٌ يُوجَدُ في الطَّرِيقِ وَلَا يُعْرَفُ له مَالِكٌ بِعَيْنِهِ كَذَا في الْكَافِي الْتِقَاطُ اللُّقَطَةِ على نَوْعَيْنِ نَوْعٌ من ذلك يُفْتَرَضُ وهو ما إذَا خَافَ ضَيَاعَهَا وَنَوْعٌ من ذلك لَا يُفْتَرَضُ وهو ما إذَا لم يَخَفْ ضَيَاعَهَا وَلَكِنْ يُبَاحُ أَخْذُهَا أَجْمَعَ عليه الْعُلَمَاءُ وَاخْتَلَفُوا فِيمَا بَيْنَهُمْ أَنَّ التَّرْكَ أَفْضَلُ أو الرَّفْعَ ظَاهِرُ مَذْهَبِ أَصْحَابِنَا رَحِمَهُمْ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى أَنَّ الرَّفْعَ أَفْضَلُ كَذَا في الْمُحِيطِ سَوَاءٌ كانت اللُّقَطَةُ دَرَاهِمَ أو دَنَانِيرَ أو عُرُوضًا أو شَاةً أو حِمَارًا أو بَغْلًا أو فَرَسًا أو إبِلًا وَهَذَا إذَا كان في الصَّحْرَاءِ فَإِنْ كان في الْقَرْيَةِ فَتَرْكُ الدَّابَّةِ أَفْضَلُ وإذا رَفَعَ اللُّقْطَةَ يُعَرِّفُهَا فيقول الْتَقَطْتُ لُقَطَةً أو وَجَدْتُ ضَالَّةً أو عِنْدِي شَيْءٌ فَمَنْ سَمِعْتُمُوهُ يَطْلُبُ دُلُّوهُ عَلَيَّ كَذَا في فَتَاوَى قَاضِي خَانْ وَيُعَرِّفُ الْمُلْتَقِطُ اللُّقَطَةَ في الْأَسْوَاقِ وَالشَّوَارِعِ مُدَّةً يَغْلِبُ على ظَنِّهِ أَنَّ صَاحِبَهَا لَا يَطْلُبُهَا بَعْدَ ذلك هو الصَّحِيحُ كَذَا في مَجْمَعِ الْبَحْرَيْنِ وَلُقَطَةُ الْحِلِّ وَالْحَرَمِ سَوَاءٌ كَذَا في خِزَانَةِ الْمُفْتِينَ ثُمَّ بَعْدَ تَعْرِيفِ الْمُدَّةِ الْمَذْكُورَةِ الْمُلْتَقِطُ مُخَيَّرٌ بين أَنْ يَحْفَظَهَا حِسْبَةً وَبَيْنَ أَنْ يَتَصَدَّقَ بها فَإِنْ جاء صَاحِبُهَا فَأَمْضَى الصَّدَقَةَ يَكُونُ له ثَوَابُهَا

There is probably no person in the world who has found or lost something in his life. The cause of these troubles can be inattention, forgetfulness, confusion, and haste. Often a simple hole in a pocket or bag can lead to losses. It is clear that most of those who find any valuable thing on the street feel joy and quickly, so that no one notices, puts it in their pocket. Of course, it would be nobler in this case to find the owner of the loss and hand the item to him, rather than rejoice at someone else’s grief. Since it is known that a find will only add additional troubles to you. Those who have lost a document (for example, a passport or student ID) or a set of keys feel especially anxious and restless.

According to Sharia, a person who has found something must try to find the owner within a year, announcing the find in public places. If the find is not of particular value, it does not need to be announced within a year; enough time is enough for the lost person to give up further searches. At the end of the year, the finder, in order to take possession of the find, must utter the words: “I have taken possession of what I found!” But what if this thing can deteriorate or lose its quality? Then its use or sale is allowed, and its cost is reimbursed to the owner.

If your find is animated, for example, a cat, dog, lamb or goat - what to do with it? All this must be preserved until the owner is found. Then you can demand that he reimburse the costs of maintaining the animal. If the finder has any defect in the find during its discovery, the owner has the right to demand from him (the finder) the difference in the value of the item - before and after the defect.

If someone picked up a find not with the intention of taking possession of it, but only with the intention of preserving it, then the found object is considered an amanat (that is, it is an object that was entrusted to a person for some period of time). If he gives it to the imam, he must accept it. Anyone who has found any object is obliged to announce it in public places, such as a market or a mosque. And nowadays this can be done on television, radio, etc. - every day in the morning and evening, then - once a week, then - once a month, and so on until the end of one year. All expenses associated with paying for the advertisement fall on the person who found it, if he took (picked up) this find with the intention of taking possession of it, and if he picked it up (the find) only to preserve it from damage, then all costs are paid by the imam, taking these money borrowed in the name of the owner.

If you find someone else missing on the street, but it is impossible to determine the owner from the item, then it is best to take the find to the police or another authority local government. Police officers will draw up a report on the find, after which they will be able to search for the owner. If you find an item indoors or in public transport, then it should be handed over to the person who represents the owner of this premises or vehicle. You can also place an ad in the newspaper or stick it in the place where the find was discovered. The item should be returned to the person who can give enough in a telephone conversation. detailed description lost item. But do not forget that in this situation you are responsible for preserving and returning the found item. And if you hand over the find to the police or the owner of the premises in which the item was found, responsibility will lie with the person to whom you handed over the find.

What should you do if you find a perishable item or an item whose storage costs are incomparably higher than its value? It can be realized by the person who found the item, keeping written evidence certifying the amount of proceeds. The money received for the sale of the found item must be returned to the owner of the find.

The finder bears responsibility for the loss or damage of an item only if it was done with intent or as a result of rough handling of the find, and only to the extent not exceeding the value of the item.

Simply put, it is completely pointless to be happy about this or that found thing, since, most likely, it will only add to your troubles. And if you find a more or less valuable thing, your direct responsibility is to hand it over to the owner safely and intact. If you conceal the fact of a find, you risk bringing all sorts of troubles onto your head. For example, every cellular telephone has an IMEI - international mobile equipment identifier - unique number for each device. Thanks to this, you can find out about its owner.

Don’t forget about all sorts of scams that a found item can get you into. The most common types of fraud involve an ownerless wallet. Therefore, it is better to carry out every action in front of witnesses.

However, a situation is also possible when ownership of the find is transferred to the finder. This will become possible if, six months after submitting your statement about the found item to the police or local government body, it is not possible to identify the person authorized to receive the found item.

Regarding liability, it is worth mentioning that until 1997 there was a separate criminal article that stipulated the penalty for misappropriation of finds. Currently, for the appropriation of a find, a person faces civil liability, more precisely, material liability (compensation for damage, lost profits, etc.). Therefore, do not lose your vigilance and be careful.

Sometimes we lose the things we need, turn the whole apartment upside down, but don’t get the desired result. It seems that there are few secluded corners in the house, but we continue to wander in search of the lost. Now you will learn how to find a lost item at home - conspiracies for this have long been used by sorcerers.

Lost items sometimes disappear without a trace, and are found after a while. There are many such cases, but you don’t have to wait forever and turn everything upside down. A lost item (or person) can be returned by using strong conspiracy. Let's get started.

To ensure that a lost item is quickly found, make friends with the keeper of your home - the brownie. This restless spirit often hides money, documents and other valuable items. Tie a handkerchief to the stool and ask the brownie for support:

“Brownie-brownie! Don't play with me anymore. Give back what you took."

If you appease a brownie with candy, then lost things will have a greater chance of being returned to the owner. Many, having read the plot, claim that the desired object was found on its own, fell “out of the void.” This is a sure sign that the wanted items were in the possession of the brownies.

Rituals with objects

An effective spell for a lost item is usually used in rituals related to household items. We use these things all the time, not realizing that they can be used to find what is missing. It is recommended to read the spell like this:

• threads and ropes;
• herbs;
• handkerchief;
• matches;
• cup or glass;
• purple candles.

The simplest ritual of household magic is done using a handkerchief. The name of the lost item is whispered into the handkerchief, after which one end of the fabric is tied in a knot. If you find the item, untie the magic knot and hide the scarf in the closet.

Spell with a glass

This ritual for a missing item also involves communication with the brownie. Contact with small (often harmless) evil spirits living in the corners of the house is allowed. Remember that you cannot address a brownie by name; it is customary to call him the Master. Procedure:

1. Go to the kitchen.
2. Take out a cup or glass.
3. Sit at the table, turn the cup upside down.
4. Now you need to read the return plot three times.

After completing the ritual, leave the kitchen and pretend that you no longer need the lost item. Do some work, pointedly ignoring searches. When you return to your original place, you will discover a long-standing loss. Conspiracy text:

“Master, I lost (the name of the thing), help me find it. If you take it and play enough, then give it back. I will thank you."

Matches and water

Among powerful conspiracies To find a lost item, there is a ritual with matches and water. Rogue evil spirits are afraid of water and fire, so the devils can be intimidated by these elements. If an item is hopelessly lost, get the following artifacts:

• bowl;
• spring water;
• matches.

Go to the kitchen and place a bowl filled with water on the table. Take turns lighting the matches, wait until they burn out, and throw the firebrands into the bowl. Things “come” back if you say the spell three times:

“The demon makes noise, brings darkness, he is a master at frightening people. He loves jokes and pranks, you won’t find things right away. You objects are, stand and roll over. Give me back my loss, evil spirits. Let it be so".

A ball of wool and clothing magic

If you don’t know how to find a lost item at home, wool spells will solve the problem. Get a ball of red wool threads(ideally sheep). Stand on the threshold of the room in which the item is supposedly missing and begin the ritual.

Hold the ball itself in your left hand, but the end will have to be wound around your right hand. Make sure you wrap forefinger. Mentally restore the image of the lost object and throw the ball, pronouncing the words of the spell. Throw and pull several times until the ball stops - that’s where you need to look for the loss. Spell text:

“Tell me, little ball, how to find the missing thing. Where is my item (name) hidden, why is it not in my hands? Ride and find, all the merits are yours. Let it be so".

Purple candle

The strongest search magic can be used without spells - an ordinary purple candle will suffice. Healers recommend keeping this artifact at home at all times, just in case. Procedure:

1. Light a candle.
2. Place the artifact in the center of the room.
3. When looking at the fire, think about the loss.
4. Ask the candle for help in any form.
5. Spend a few minutes meditating.

Soon you will have an understanding of where to look for the lost item. Observe which side of the cinder the molten paraffin flows off. This is the direction for further searches.

We are looking for a person

There are several ways to find a missing person. The most powerful rituals are performed during the full moon, so wait until then and go outside. Stand so that your shadow lies directly under your feet. Having crossed yourself, say the words of the conspiracy:

“Just as a shadow always runs with me, so may the moon bring my beloved person (name) home. My shadow will rise next to me, the missing person will cross the threshold again. The angel will call God's servant (name), let him return here quickly. I lead and call, I offer praise to our Lord. Amen".

How to remove the veil from your eyes

Sometimes a veil covering the eyes prevents you from discovering the desired object - many sorcerers associate it with induced damage. Having calmed down and focused on the search object, begin active actions. Here's what you need to do:

1. Enter the room where the object is supposedly lost.
2. Read the conspiracy prayer three times.
3. Cross yourself and look around.

If your faith is strong, the thing is found with lightning speed. Didn't work the first time? Relax, drink some tea and repeat the ritual again. Text of the search prayer:

“Lord, great is your power, help me discover the object (name). Remove the scales from the unclean from my eyes. Jokes aside, let my word end in heavenly deeds. Amen".

Punish the thief

Things in the apartment disappear even if you are visited by a thief. To punish a criminal, break off the leg of an old chair. The three-legged chair needs to be placed outside the threshold, and more chips should be cut from the remaining leg. Place these chips into a kind of fire, then say the spell:

“Whoever asks the devil for my good will punish himself. I left (the name of the lost item) in the house, and the damned thief grabbed it. If the thief does not return my property, the unclean one will drag it into hell and will not have mercy. Amen".

Return what was stolen

There is also a simple ritual to return stolen property. Go into the room where the item was lying before it disappeared. Cast the spell:

“Whoever took my little thing lost it a hundredfold. You won’t see peace and quiet until (name of the object) lies in place again. Be hungry and poor. Amen".

The mentioned ritual is carried out only under one condition - if you are absolutely sure that the object is stolen. As you can see, there are many ways to discover a loss that you have already despaired of finding. Do magic with confidence, give thanks higher power for your help. Then all objects will be in their places.

If you find someone else missing on the street, and it is impossible to determine the owner from the item, then it is best to take the find to the police or another local government body. Police officers will draw up a report on the find, after which they will be able to search for the owner. If you find an item on premises or in public transport, then it should be handed over to the person who represents the owner of this premises or vehicle. You can also place an ad in the newspaper or stick it in the place where the find was discovered. The item should be returned to someone who can give a sufficiently detailed description of the lost item in a telephone conversation. But do not forget that in this situation you are responsible for preserving and returning the found item. And if you hand over the find to the police or the owner of the premises in which the item was found, responsibility will lie with the person to whom you handed over the find.

What should you do if you find a perishable item or an item whose storage costs are incomparably higher than its value? It can be realized by the person who found the item, keeping written evidence certifying the amount of proceeds. The money received for the sale of the found item must be returned to the owner of the find.

The finder bears responsibility for the loss or damage of an item only if it was done with intent or as a result of rough handling of the find, and only to the extent not exceeding the value of the item.

Simply put, it is completely pointless to be happy about this or that found thing, since, most likely, it will only add to your troubles. And if you find a more or less valuable thing, your direct responsibility is to hand it over to the owner safely and intact. If you conceal the fact of a find, you risk bringing all sorts of troubles onto your head. For example, every cell phone has an IMEI - International Mobile Equipment Identifier - a unique number for each device. Thanks to this, you can find out about its owner.

Don’t forget about all sorts of scams that a found item can get you into. The most common types of fraud involve an ownerless wallet. Therefore, it is better to carry out every action in front of witnesses.

However, a situation is also possible when ownership of the find is transferred to the finder. This will become possible if, six months after submitting your statement about the found item to the police or local government body, it is not possible to identify the person authorized to receive the found item.

Regarding liability, it is worth mentioning that until 1997 there was a separate criminal article that stipulated the penalty for misappropriation of finds. Currently, for the appropriation of a find, a person faces civil liability, more precisely, material liability (compensation for damage, lost profits, etc.). Therefore, do not lose your vigilance and be careful.