Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Aqrab, may Allah have mercy on him, that I found a purse of money. I went to Hazrat Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, and said, "O Commander of the Faithful! Please become my deputy to safeguard it." He, may Allah be pleased with him, said: "Announce it during the days of Hajj." I announced it during the days of Hajj. Then he, may Allah be pleased with him, said: "Make it public for a year." I publicized it, but did not find the owner. I then went again to him, may Allah be pleased with him, and said, "Please become my deputy to safeguard it." He, may Allah be pleased with him, said: "Shall I tell you a better way? Give it in charity. If later the owner comes and asks for his wealth, you will be responsible for any loss, and you will receive the reward of charity. And if he seeks the reward, then the reward will go to him, and you will receive according to your intention."