Unlawful money and properties : welfare money obtained on the basis of false documents

Fatawa Question

Many years ago, I lied to the social services and obtained money (social welfare) from the UK government, which lasted for a couple of months. I put the money in my bank account and it has mixed with the money that I am now currently making through Halal means. I have heard that if non-Halal money mixes with Halal money then it all becomes Haram. Is this true ? I feel guilty for taking the money, and want to repay the money. It will be extremely difficult to return the money back to the social services. Is there anyway, in which I can repay the money for example giving it to charity ? Or is it permissible to take the money as the government is Kuffar ? Once repaying the money will the rest of the money in my bank account become Halal ? Please advise. Abdullah

Fatwa

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Publication Date

2001-03-03

Main Subjects

Financial and Accounting Sciences
Islamic Studies

Topics

• Islamic jurisprudence
• Social welfare
• Money
• Bank accounts

No. of Pages

2

Data Type

Fatawa

Language

English

Record ID

BIM-725284

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