The Ruling of the Religion on the Deceased and the Settlement of His Debt by the Heirs
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Question:
The questioner says: I work in the field of trade, and I have some debts. If I die, does the debt remain on me, or is it obligatory for the heirs to settle it?
Answer:
The debt is on you. If you die and you have a legacy, it is settled from your legacy. If you have no legacy and one of your sons or others among your relatives or your Muslim brothers wishes to settle it as a means of drawing near to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and out of concern for clearing your liability, then this is a matter in which there is reward, if Allah wills. Yes.
The questioner says: I work in the field of trade, and I have some debts. If I die, does the debt remain on me, or is it obligatory for the heirs to settle it?
Answer:
The debt is on you. If you die and you have a legacy, it is settled from your legacy. If you have no legacy and one of your sons or others among your relatives or your Muslim brothers wishes to settle it as a means of drawing near to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and out of concern for clearing your liability, then this is a matter in which there is reward, if Allah wills. Yes.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نورعلى الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7515 — youtube.com (15:13)
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