What is the custodian's obligation if they travel with the deposited item without the owner's permission?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Deposits

Book 34 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

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If the custodian travels with the deposited item without the owner's authorization, the custodian is obligated to return it to its original town or location. This liability arises because the custodian removed the item without permission, thereby incurring the same obligation as a usurper (ghasib).