Will my liability be discharged if I return the money to the employer without him knowing its source?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If the money reached its owner in the rightful amount, then you are absolved, and the sender's lack of knowledge does not matter. You must repent and not return to that action.
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