What is the consequence for hoarding the food of Muslims?
Chapter on Selling the Musarrah (Animal with milk retained in udder)
Al-Mughni
Book of Sales
Primary text
The consequence for one who hoards the food of the Muslims is that he will not die until Allah afflicts him with leprosy or bankruptcy, as stated by the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, according to the report concerning Umar ibn al-Khattab's dealings with the hoarders.