Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reports: The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked about lost property (luqatah), so he (peace be upon him) said: "Lost property is not lawful; whoever picks it up should make its identification known. If its owner comes, he should inform him; if he does not come, then he should give it in charity. Then, when the owner comes, he should give him the reward and give him the choice regarding his property."