What is the obligation of one who borrowed a sum of money from a merchant, and then that merchant passed away?
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Question:
He says: Twenty years ago, I took a sum of money from one of the merchants, and I returned the money to him, but six thousand riyals remained. I do not know whether I should give it to one of his sons, or deposit it in one of his companies, or perform a charitable deed for the sake of Allah; because the owner of the money has passed away.
Answer:
The remaining amount with you belongs to his heirs. It is obligatory that you return it to his heirs. You should ask about the agent for the deceased's estate and pay him this money, saying, "This is for so-and-so." Yes.
He says: Twenty years ago, I took a sum of money from one of the merchants, and I returned the money to him, but six thousand riyals remained. I do not know whether I should give it to one of his sons, or deposit it in one of his companies, or perform a charitable deed for the sake of Allah; because the owner of the money has passed away.
Answer:
The remaining amount with you belongs to his heirs. It is obligatory that you return it to his heirs. You should ask about the agent for the deceased's estate and pay him this money, saying, "This is for so-and-so." Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما الواجب على مَن اقترض مبلغًا من المال من أحد التجار ثم توفي هذا التاجر؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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