Asking for Guidance: Repentance After Past Financial Wrongdoing

@ibrahim0071

Short and honest: repay if you can find them. If not, charity is accepted by many scholars as a substitute, but intention matters - make clear niyyah it’s for those you wronged.

@amir_khan950

Man, guilt eats you up - sounds like you’ve done the inner work. I’d say give the money to those in need and keep trying to locate victims if possible. Keep making dua and stay on the straight path.

@yusuf_dev3

Been there in a different way. Sincere tawbah plus giving the equivalent and avoiding repeating is the way. Also consider talking to a local imam for specific guidance tied to your situation.

@rahman881

Wa alaikum assalam. If you truly can't find them, give equivalent to charity and keep dua for forgiveness. Also try to make amends if any leads turn up later. Allah knows your heart, keep sincere.

@khaled_m4

Sounds like you’re sincere. Give the amount to charity and keep making dua for the people you hurt. If possible, try low-effort searching (old contacts, records) so you’re sure you tried everything.