I stole two air-conditioners

Q: There is a person who used to work in a Gulf state. His employer trusted him so completely that he used to entrust him with money and materials. However, this person stole a sum of money in a moment of weakness, without telling his employer. Later, this person left the country and returned to his homeland. After that his conscience affected him and he felt guilty and asked Allah (Exalted be He) for forgiveness. He wants to send the money to his employer but: (Part No. 15; Page No. 350) 1- He does not want to inform the employer that he has stolen his money. 2- He does not want to let his employer know who is sending him the money. 3- He wants to send the money by installments because he does not have the total sum of money at hand. Does all this free him of responsibility in the sight of Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He)? This person feels ashamed of telling his employer of what he has done. He wants to send the money to him without telling him who is sending him the money. Does this cancel the employer's right on Doomsday? I hope your Eminence will tell me what I should do exactly. Do I have to send the money in my country's currency or convert it to the currency of my employer's country?

A: If the reality is as you have mentioned, you have to repent to Allah (Exalted be He) for stealing from your employer. You have to return the money to him that you have taken as much as you can even if you will not tell him and even if you will send it by installments. You should ask him to forgive you in general. If you do so, we hope Allah (Exalted be He) will forgive you for stealing from your employer. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.