Hadith on Usurpation
18 sayings
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It is recorded from Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that Allah has ordained two penalties for appropriating the wealth or property of an orphan:
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 183 · permalink
And let those fear who, should they leave behind them the weakly offspring, would fear on their account, so let them be careful of (their duty to) Allah, and let them speak right words."
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 183; Surah Nisa 4:9 · permalink
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Certainly one who usurps the orphan's property, his own children shall be similarly dealt with in this world in the near future and he will suffer for it in the Hereafter.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 183; Behaarul Anwaar · permalink
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) says:
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 186 · permalink
As for) those who swallow the property of the orphans unjustly, surely they only swallow fire into their bellies and they shall enter burning fire."
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 181; Surah Nisa 4:10 · permalink
And give to the orphans their property, and do not substitute worthless (things) for (their) good (ones) and do not devour their property (as an addition) to your own property; this is surely a great sin.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 181; Surah Nisa 4:2 · permalink
And let them fear who, should they leave behind them weakly offsprings, would fear on their account, so let them be careful of (their duty to) Allah, and let them speak right words.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 182; Surah Nisa 4:9 · permalink
And whatever affliction befalls you, it is on account of what your hands have wrought, and (yet) He pardons most (of your faults)
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 182; Surah Shuara 42:30 · permalink
Umar bin Zurarah says that he enquired from Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) regarding the Greater Sins. He said:
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 184; Behaarul Anwaar · permalink
Imam Muhammad Baqir (a.s.) narrates from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) that he said:
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 184,185; Behaarul Anwaar · permalink
Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Rida [a] said
Imam Reza (a.s.) was asked, "What is the smallest quantity of the orphan's property the appropriation of which causes one to enter the fire (of Hell)?"
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 185 · permalink
On the night of ascension (Meraj) when I was taken to the skies I decried a group of people whose bellies were being stuffed with fire. And the fire was spilling from their anal openings. I asked Jibraeel, who they are? Jibraeel replied, 'They are those who used to usurp the property of the orphans unjustly'
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 185; Wasaelush Shia · permalink
He who usurps the property of a believer without having right to it, Allah continues to abandon him, despising all the good and righteous deeds that he performs, not recording them among his good deeds until and unless he repents and returns the property that he seized to its rightful owner.
Mustadrak al-Wasa`il, v. 17, p. 89, no. 20823; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 967 · permalink
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
One usurped stone in a house is a guarantee for its ruin.
Nahj al-Balagha, Saying 240; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 968 · permalink
was once asked about one who has taken land without right to it and built upon it, to which he replied, 'The building is to be destroyed and the land returned to its rightful owner. The entire lineage of a wrongdoer holds no right.
Wasael al-Shi`aah, v. 17, p. 211, no. 1; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 968 · permalink
It is not permissible for anyone to use the property of another without his permission.
Wasael al-Shi`aah, v. 17, p 311, no. 1, p 309, no. 4; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 968 · permalink
He who usurps someone's land wrongfully will meet Allah [on the Day of Resurrection] wrathful towards him
Kanz al-`Ummal, no. 30366; Mizan ul Hikmah page No. 968 · permalink
It is not permissible for a Muslim to seize the property of his fellow brother without right to it, and that is because Allah, Mighty and Exalted, has forbidden the property of a Muslim to another Muslim.
Kanz al-`Ummal, no. 30343; Mizan ul Hikmah page No. 968 · permalink