A sister stole a lot in jahiliyah 20years ago & has intended to pay back these debts when she gets an income. She gave charity many times hoping Allah would increase her wealth so she can pay her debts. Now she understands that she should have started to pay off debts instead. Was her charity valid?
A theft is not a debt. It is a theft. As expiation, you must return the money to its owner if you know them, otherwise give it in charity on their behalf.
Because it is not a debt, the knowledge of the owner is not required when you return the theft. You can give it to them as a gift, or hide it in their belonging without their knowledge.
Because it is not a debt, the knowledge of the owner is not required when you return the theft. You can give it to them as a gift, or hide it in their belonging without their knowledge.
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