Q: When I was about 7 or 8 years (now I am 30 yrs ), I was at my uncle's place where I took some halalas (coins) almost 3 saudi riyals, (not in term of thief). On the way home my father asked me from where did I get this? I didn't want to dishearten my father so I spoke a lie and said that I took it from my house. It was almost 23years ago. I still remember this as I did a big sin. I also gave sadqa of 30 riyals to give them sawab. Actually, now I am not in the state of giving money back to them as I am far away nor can I talk about it. Can you please give me a solution.
A: You can return the equivalent to the person you had taken it from. You do not need to tell him why you are giving it to him.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Q: If I told her and she don't want to take that small amount( 3 riyals) and she forgives me, is that OK? Or I have to give it to her forcefully?
A: It is ok.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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