Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Why is it necessary to repay money that was stolen from before you were muslim ?

· 10 Jumada II 1425 AH1 min readFatwa 12261English

Question

I have just found this out after being muslim for two years and now I am quite stressed out about it because i have plans to go to a madrasa soon . I am not sure how to pay this back because it happened a very long time ago , I dont have the money to pay any of the people back . Can I write a letter to them asking if they will free me of my debt to them ? Is there a dua to say that will free you of your debt?

Answer

According to the Shari?ah, the wealth and possession of every individual, Muslim or non-Muslim, is sacred.

If you stole money from people before accepting Islam, it is still compulsory to repay the money to them. You may write to them and request them to forgive you. If they forgive you, you will be absolved of that right. May Allah Ta?ala keep you firm and steadfast on Deen and Imaan, Aameen.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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