What is the required action if a violator of the Haram sanctity is not apprehended and thus no one confiscates their belongings?

Chapter on What the Muhrim Must Avoid and What is Permissible for Him

Al-Mughni

Book of Hajj

Book 11 · Issue 2 · Bab 3

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If the violator of the sanctity is not apprehended so that someone confiscates their belongings, no worldly penalty is imposed upon them, other than seeking forgiveness and repentance (*Istighfar* and *Tawbah*).