Question
I owe some people money which I had acquired from them many years ago. I am in prison. The persons too are not traceable. What should I do to absolve me of this obligation?
Answer
If the person whom you owe the money is untraceable, and you do have funds to pay, then you have to try and trace his relatives and give it to them. If they too are untraceable, then give the money as Sadqah to the poor. If you lack the funds, then make a firm intention that the day you have money, you will pay, and make Taubah. Insha'Allah, you will be forgiven.
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- The Majlis Vol 21 No 07
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