A sick woman spent a number of days in hospital. When she was discharged, she took with her about forty glass cups and other items, and was not aware of the ruling regarding this action of hers. She has since moved to a different area, so what is required of her?
Category: Society & the World
Too embarrassed to return stolen property to its owner
I stole a shirt from the house of one of my friends, and [now] I feel very embarrassed to return it back to him. I am extremely sad at what I had done, so what should I do now?
Don’t know exactly who I stole from
[Sometime ago] I stole about five car covers, and after I had repented [from doing so], I felt remorse about what I had done. I felt this remorse was of no benefit to me, so I began to wish for my hands to be cut-off! [So] before I do this, guide me [to that which is correct regarding my situation], and may Allaah reward you?
I stole money from him when I was young
[When I was young], on many occasions I took money from [the pocket of] someone’s clothing – whilst in his house; by Allaah, I do not know exactly how much money I took.
Hiding and protecting a criminal from justice
What is the ruling regarding the one who hides a criminal from justice or assists him to flee or disappear?
Fulfilling a vow by fasting on Friday
My sister undertook a vow to fast on Friday, so is it permissible for her to fulfil her vow or not? And if it is not permissible, is she then required to make an expiation?
Undertaking a vow whilst asleep
If someone undertakes a vow whilst asleep, is he required to fulfil that vow or not?
Undertaking vows and pledges
What is the ruling regarding undertaking a vow [or pledge] – is it haraam or halaal?
Son pays off his mother’s expiation
If my mother is required to make an expiation, is it permissible for me to do so on her behalf?
Feeding ten poor and needy Muslims from amongst the relatives
Regarding expiating for a broken oath, is it a condition that there [actually] be ten poor and needy [Muslims], and if he is unable to find any, then do relatives count?