When is the statement of seizure not accepted regarding the specified object?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Acknowledgment of Rights

Book 20 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If the speaker specifies the object as something for which there is no recognized benefit, or something whose use is unlawful, the statement is not accepted. The reason for rejection is that taking such an item does not constitute 'ghasb' (unlawful seizure) in the legal sense.