What is obligatory for one who has repented but is unable to return the rights of people?

Question:
A person used to commit many sins, among which was taking people's money without right. He has abandoned all the sins except for the people's money, as he is poor and unable to pay it. What should he do?

Answer:
It is obligatory for him to seek out the people from whom he took the money and to return it to them. He must repent to Allah from this and make a firm commitment to return it to them. He should strive to seek their forgiveness if he is able to do so, perhaps they will forgive him. If they do not forgive him, he should strive until he pays them in full. If he cannot pay them in full, Allah will forgive him on the Day of Resurrection. He must strive and pay whatever is possible, doing whatever works he can to recover the money until he reaches his limit. Allah does not burden a soul beyond what it can bear, as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said. So fear Allah as much as you are able.