Narrated by Sayyiduna Samurah bin Jundub (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When a man's goods are stolen or lost in any way, and then he finds his goods exactly as they were with someone, then he is more entitled to them, and the buyer should refer to the seller for the recovery of the price.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الحوالة والضمان / 6070
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«حديث حسن۔ أخرجه ابن ماجه: 2331، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 20146 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 20408»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … The meaning of this hadith is that if a man's property is lost or stolen, and then that property is found with someone in the same condition, then this property will be returned to its original owner. The person who bought it will take back its price from the one from whom he purchased it.