What is the ruling on possessing a stolen phone, part of whose price was paid after repentance, and will its owner be deprived of the reward for beneficial deeds performed with it?
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Stealing from parents is forbidden. Among the conditions for repentance from it is returning the stolen item or seeking the owner's forgiveness. If you can return the stolen money to your father or seek his forgiveness without causing harm, then do so. Otherwise, strive to deliver his right to him by any means without informing him. As for the phone, if you return its value to your father or seek his forgiveness, there is no problem. If you are unable to do so, then turn to God. We hope that you do not deprive yourself of the reward for the beneficial things you send to your friends via the phone after repentance.
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