Question
I stole a sum of money from my friend with whom I was living. He died a few years ago. I am very worried about this obligation. I tried to give the money to his wife and children and explained to his wife that I had borrowed the money from her husband. However, the wife refused to accept it because her husband had married another woman and had deserted her. Even the children refused to accept the money. I have no knowledge of the whereabouts of the second wife. Now how do I make amends?
Answer
If you completely fail in persuading his family to accept the money, then give it as Sadqah on his behalf, and repent for your sin.
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- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 18 No 12
- PDF page
- 5
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