Is it necessary to postpone marriage, despite the insistence of the family and the suitability of the girl, until the accumulated debt from theft is paid off from before commitment, knowing that every expenditure of money makes the questioner feel remiss in redressing the injustice?
The thief must repent, feel remorse, and resolve not to repeat the act. If the stolen goods are not present, their value becomes a debt owed by the thief to their owners, and it must be paid immediately upon ability. If the thief fears exposure upon returning them, he may deliver them through indirect means.
If the thief can combine marriage with debt repayment, that is preferable. If he cannot, then debt repayment takes precedence because it is an immediate obligation. However, if the thief fears falling into adultery and cannot ward it off by fasting, he must hasten to marry and prioritize it over debt repayment, even if that leads to unlawful earnings.
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