The Impact of Repentance on the Rights of People and Debts
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Question:
This young man who has repented says that he has debts and was unable to pay them off. If he repents from this, is his repentance valid?
Answer:
No, repentance does not drop the rights of people. It is necessary to pay them or for them to forgive and pardon him. This is necessary. So, along with repentance, he must pay the rights of the creatures or ask for their pardon. Otherwise, it remains a liability on him. Yes.
This young man who has repented says that he has debts and was unable to pay them off. If he repents from this, is his repentance valid?
Answer:
No, repentance does not drop the rights of people. It is necessary to pay them or for them to forgive and pardon him. This is necessary. So, along with repentance, he must pay the rights of the creatures or ask for their pardon. Otherwise, it remains a liability on him. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (103) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1436-10-24] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (26:01)
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