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[One who withdrew his money from the bank and found it greater than what he deposited]

Fatwa No: 23689
Date: 2026/04/18
Answered by: System Fatwa Committee
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Question: A man deposited with a bank a sum of money; after a time he withdrew his money and found it increased—about double, or a little less. What is incumbent upon him?

Answer: It appears that it was entered into his account by mistake. He must search for its owner if possible; after despairing of finding the owner, he gives it in charity.

Source: Min Thimār al-ʿIlm wa al-Ḥikmah vol.2