Returning money that was taken from someone
Question
In my youth money was taken from a family member. The money was meant to be given to the poor. I am not sure of the amount and I don't have the means or the money to give back. I am afraid that my relationship with the family member will drift apart if I come forward with what I did. Please advice what to do.
Answer
Better than that, they should give the equivalent in cash as a gift.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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