What do I do if return an item and receive more money than I paid?

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

In principle, it is necessary for you to give back the extra amount you received to the store. [1] If it is difficult for you to return the extra amount to the store, you may inform them and request them to come and collect the amount from you or make some alternate arrangements.[2]

If the store states that you do not have to return the amount then, you may use it or donate it as charity (sadaqh). However, you cannot donate the money without contacting the store. [3]

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Ismail Dawoodjee

Student Darul Iftaa
Zambia

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.

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