Question
Bakr wants to purchase a service costing R5,000 from Zaid. However, Zaid knows that a R1,000 service is sufficient for Bakr and there is no need for him to purchase the more intensive service. To make more money, however, Zaid still sells the R5,000 service. Bakr, none the wiser, is happy with his purchase. Ultimately, the net impact for Bakr is that his return on investment is less. Was Zaid sinful? What is the Tawqa and ethical requirement of Zaid in this scenario?
Answer
Yes, Zaid is sinful. With deceit he harmed a Muslim. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "You have not accepted Imaan as long as you do not love for your brother what you love for yourself." Zaid's greed and act are haraam.
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