Taking a large profit in trade from a needy pauper is contrary to magnanimity

Question

Question: I run a shop and sell goods at a profit. Many people say: “You take whatever profit you please, and taking a large profit is haram.” So how much profit should I take on one rupee? Or should I sell things without any profit?

Answer

Trade is undertaken precisely for profit, and taking profit is permissible; however, taking a large profit from a needy pauper is contrary to magnanimity (muruwwa).

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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