What is the ruling on money stolen from the shops of a father, an uncle, and a cousin by marriage of an uncle? Is it obligatory to return it to them or to give it away in charity on their behalf? And is its value calculated at the same amount stolen, or at its equivalent today?

Charity from stolen money is not permissible as long as its owners are known and can be reached. It is sufficient to return it to them by any possible means without informing them of the truth of the matter. As for repaying a debt, the principle is to repay it with an equivalent amount. However, if the currency depreciates significantly or its value drops substantially, causing harm to the creditor, it is more appropriate—especially concerning stolen money—to consider the change in the currency's purchasing power or its value in gold.