How can someone who stole money from a relative, and has repented to Allah with sincere repentance, but cannot currently return the stolen goods for fear of exposure, repent and maintain concealment while guaranteeing the restitution of rights?
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If the stolen items are fungible (mithli), then their like must be returned. If they are non-fungible (qīmī), then their value must be returned. It is not a condition to inform the relative explicitly about the matter; rather, restitution can be made indirectly. If you are unable to return the stolen item, it remains a liability upon you until you are able to fulfill the obligation.
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