I went to a school exchange in Germany and I've stolen a lipstick from the girl of the host family who were non-Muslims. I've repented, but unable to return it, because I don't have any contact with her nor will I ever see her again. What should I do?
I went to a school exchange in Germany and I've stolen a lipstick from the girl of the host family who were non-Muslims. I've repented, but unable to return it, because I don't have any contact with her nor will I ever see her again. What should I do?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 5 years ago
Muslim must be honest and truthful when dealing with any human being, Muslims and non Muslims. Steeling is a major sin. You must try your best to reach to the host family and return the item to the owner. You should ask every one who may be able to guide you to the owner.
If your search does not lead you to the owner, and you lose hope in reaching to them, then you should pay the original value of the item to poor and needy as a Sadaqa on behalf of the owner.
Wassalam.