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Q 3: I used to take money from some of my colleagues without their knowledge during our travels. Also I used to enter some stores and steal some things which I have forgotten and I do not know the amount which I stole from my colleagues, who still live near me in the same area. How can I repay this money? I should mention that it exceeds 2,000 Riyals. I do not know the exact amount and I presently do not have the money to give back to them, as I am still a student in the university. Am I obliged to return this money now, and how should I do this?

A: You must return the money to its owners (Part No. 15; Page No. 385) if you know them and ask their forgiveness for what you have done. You should be eager to free yourself from this liability, seeking their forgiveness and restore good relations with them. The same ruling applies to the things which you stole from stores. You must return them to their owners by any lawful means after repenting to Allah for what you have done. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.