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Q 2: I stole two air-conditioners, a table, and four chairs from a company on the high way between Jeddah and Al-Madinah four years ago. At that time, I did not separate between lawful and unlawful. Two years ago, praise be to Allah, I regretted my past deed and started to be upright but the company stopped its works and moved. I do not know their headquarters (Part No. 15; Page No. 349) to return it or pay its price. They are all in the house where I use except for one chair which I put in a Masjid (mosque) where lectures are delivered. Please, advise. What should I do?

A: You should repent to Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He), seek forgiveness for what you have done and evaluate the stolen things according to their value when you took them and spend it in righteous ways on behalf of the owners. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.