the party that has been deceived, taking what is rightfully his without any lawful claim or equivalent compensation.

Sahih Muslim relates that the Prophet—peace and blessings be upon him—said: “If you sell fruit to your brother and it is struck by a blight, it is not permissible for you to take anything from him. Why would you take your brother’s wealth without right?”

We therefore beseech Allah, exalted is He, to grant Muslims and their leaders success in returning to this magnificent religion and to its just rulings, so that they may follow the straight path that leads to their Lord’s good pleasure and to happiness in this world and the Hereafter. Āmīn.