Does land that was seized by an unjust ruler or an infidel government, and on which trees and fruits were planted without the owner's permission, then recovered by the owner who began to benefit from its fruits without planting or building, cease to be his property after a long period of time due to not cultivating or developing it, and is it permissible for him to sell or store any of its fruits?
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The land does not cease to be the property of its owner due to neglect or ruin. What has been legitimately owned cannot be re-owned through revitalization if it becomes ruined. It is not permissible for anyone to take anything from its produce except with the express or customary permission of the owner. This differs from merely eating for someone who passes by the produce without taking it.
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