Fatwa #1726529 October 2008United States of America
Is it a sin for stealing from non muslim ?
Question
Dear Mufti sir, I have a common question to be asked .
Is it a sin for stealing from non muslim ?
Answer
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatoh
Stealing is haram and a major sin. It is not permissible to steal from anyone, muslim or non-muslim.
And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Wasalam
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa