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English translation
2496. It was narrated from 'Amr bin Shu'aib, from his father, that his grandfather said: "The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ was asked about Al-Luqatah."[2] He said: "That which is found on a much-traveled road or in an inhabited
village, announce it for a year. If its owner comes (and takes it, well and good), otherwise it is yours. That which was not found on a much-traveled road or in an inhabited village is subject to the Khums, as is Rikâz.”[1] (Hasan)
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Footnotes
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[1] This is another version related to the revelation mentioned in No. 2494.
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[2] Lost property or something that is picked up.
Commentary
A dominant majority of scholars like Imâms Mâlik, Ahmad, Shafi'i, and Al-Bukhârî (May Allâh have mercy upon them all) have fixed one-fortieth of it as its Zakâh considering it merchandise or trade goods. This is appropriate also.