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Khaulah Al-Ansariyah (may Allah be pleased with her) said that she heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) saying:
Many people are using the property of Allah unrightfully. For them is Hell on the Day of Judgment.
(Reported by Al-Bukhari)
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Lessons Deduced:
- Public money should not be used for private interests. Encroachment on public money is one of the grievous sins which incur punishment in the Hereafter.
- Islam takes all measures to protect public money and public properties.