If the thief repents before being caught, is the hadd dropped from him?

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The Shaykh : What is the ruling if the thief repents before being caught? Is the hadd dropped from him?
Answer: Yes, if the thief repents before being caught, the hadd is dropped from him, but he must compensate for what he stole, because it is the right of a human being.

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