Is it necessary, when seeking forgiveness from someone, to mention the rights owed, even if they are financial, or is it sufficient to predominantly believe that they will forgive without mentioning them? And is it necessary to mention them if it will anger them but they will still forgive, or if they will say, "Don't count them," or if they will impose punitive conditions? What is the ruling if the amount of money is less than fifty riyals?
If you owe a financial right to a specific person, it is obligatory for you to return the right to its owner, or to seek their absolution, clarifying the right, not merely asking for general forgiveness. You can return the right by any means that does not cause you embarrassment or lead to harm, without needing to inform him that you took something from him without right. This ruling does not change if the amount is small.
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