Author: Dr. Muhammad Zia-ur-Rahman Azmi (رحمہ اللہ)
"And do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly."
[Surah Al-Baqarah: 188]
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) also said:
"Indeed, your blood, your wealth, and your honor are sacred and forbidden to one another."
[Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 67; Sahih Muslim, 1679/29]
Definition of Ghasb (Seizing Someone’s Property by Force)
Ghasb refers to unlawfully taking possession of something by force.What If a Seized Goat Is Slaughtered?
Ghasb (seizing someone’s property) is strictly haram (forbidden). Allah Almighty states in the Quran:"And do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly."
[Surah Al-Baqarah: 188]
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) also said:
"Indeed, your blood, your wealth, and your honor are sacred and forbidden to one another."
[Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 67; Sahih Muslim, 1679/29]
Islamic Ruling on the Slaughtered Seized Goat
- If the seized goat is slaughtered according to the Shari’ah-compliant method, its meat can be eaten.
- The one who committed ghasb must compensate the original owner with the goat’s value.
- The person must also repent (make tawbah) and seek forgiveness (istighfar) from Allah.
- Additionally, the individual should not derive personal benefit from the seized property. Instead, any gain or benefit from it should be given as charity to the poor and needy.