What is the ruling on taking a stray sheep?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Lost-and-Found Property

Book 29 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

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A stray sheep should be taken, as it belongs either to the finder, to another Muslim, or it is left to the wolf. This is based on the explicit instruction given by the Prophet (peace be upon him) when asked about a sheep.