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Question ID: #267
 
Question: MONEY
I stole a small amount of money whe I was young from relatives i really regret it and want to give it back but dont have the
courage to tell them i took their money. can i give to sadqa or
something else as it was a small amount?
 
 
Answered by: Ulamaa ID 01 ()
Date: 26/04/2005 14:51pm

Bismihi Ta'ala

It is very encouraging to see your regrets over your past sins, and your zeal and keenness to put it right.

You do not have to repay them with money. You may buy them a gift of the same value and gift it to them with the intention of compensating for the stolen items. Also, repentace for your actions is a must. Allah is all forgiving.

And Allah knows best
Mufti Yaseen Shaikh
 
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