The Ruling on the Soul of a Believer Being Tied to His Debt
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Question:
One of the brothers says: My father passed away three months ago, and he had a loan from the bank. He was paying it off during his lifetime. After his death, one installment was paid, and thirteen thousand remained. When his brother wanted to pay this amount, the bank owner told him to file a request so that they would forgive it. He asks: What is the ruling on one who dies with a debt? Does his soul remain tied and suspended until his debt is paid?
Answer:
Yes, the soul of a believer is suspended by his debt until it is paid off on his behalf, as stated in the hadith. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you.
One of the brothers says: My father passed away three months ago, and he had a loan from the bank. He was paying it off during his lifetime. After his death, one installment was paid, and thirteen thousand remained. When his brother wanted to pay this amount, the bank owner told him to file a request so that they would forgive it. He asks: What is the ruling on one who dies with a debt? Does his soul remain tied and suspended until his debt is paid?
Answer:
Yes, the soul of a believer is suspended by his debt until it is paid off on his behalf, as stated in the hadith. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نورعلى الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7514 — youtube.com (7:20)
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