Is it permissible to give Zakat money to a shop owner as compensation for a previous theft from the shop?
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Repentance from theft necessitates returning rights to their owners, for Allah the Almighty says: "But whoever repents after his wrongdoing and makes amends, Allah will surely accept his repentance." It is not permissible to return stolen money using funds. If you are unable to repay now, that remains a debt upon you, which you should repay as you are able.
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