Q: I indulged into committing sins in the past but Allah (Exalted be He) guided me and I performed Tawbah (repentance to Allah). Today, I am holding fast to the Straight Path of Allah. There is just one thing which I did in the past when I was a sinner that is still annoying me. Back when I was a student in the village elementary school, one night I went to the school, broke the locks and stole a watch, a chair and some books. Allah (Exalted be He) concealed me and no one knew of my evil deed. These items are still with me and I wish to get rid of them and their sin. The school moved to another place and I cannot put the things back in their place or go and confess what I did after Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) has concealed me and guided me. Now, I am bearing a heavy load, that no one but Allah knows, fearing I die while these things are still in my possession. Is my Tawbah acceptable? Please give me your Fatwa (legal opinion issued by a qualified Muslim scholar) in this regard. (Part No. 15; Page No. 360) May Allah reward you with the best. What should I do and what is to be done with these things? How can I perform Tawbah from the sin of stealing? As-salamu `alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!)