Question
What is the religious ruling regarding someone who stole gold from my house and denied it, and then out of fear of imprisonment revealed it and threw it in the house of a neighbor known for her chastity, but took two rings from it? After confessing to the theft, he paid for the rings and returned my gold completely. Then he threw the rings inside my house to prove to people that I stole the gold. What should I do with the rings since I have taken my right? Should I donate them or give them to any organization? Because if I show them to people, I will be the accused, and that is the thief's goal.
Answer
I say, and with God's help: If it is possible to return the two rings to their owner in any way, you must do so; otherwise, you can give them as charity to the poor, and God knows best.