Her brother forced her to steal

Q 2: The same woman borrowed twenty five pieces of gold jewels from her mother for beautification. She did not return the jewels and kept them for twenty years. Being on the deathbed, her mother reminded her of these jewels and instructed her that she should give them to her father should financial difficulties or anything wrong occur. After her mother's death, the woman told her father about this will. He did not ask her to return the jewels and she did not. Her father passed away leaving heirs. The jewels were kept with the woman and many years (about twenty years) passed. Thanks to (Part No. 15; Page No. 384) the religious lessons and sermons she heard, she felt remorse over this incident and now she is seeking the religious decision on this case.

A: This woman should pay back these jewels, if they exist, or their evaluated price, if they do not, to the mother's heirs unless they waive the money. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!