Demanding that the creditors of a bankrupt estate be paid
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Question:
May Allah be merciful to you, Honorable Shaykh. A questioner says: A man went bankrupt and died. Is it permissible for the creditors to demand repayment from his heirs?
Answer:
If he left an estate, they may claim against his estate. If his wealth is an estate, they have no right to claim against the heirs. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
May Allah be merciful to you, Honorable Shaykh. A questioner says: A man went bankrupt and died. Is it permissible for the creditors to demand repayment from his heirs?
Answer:
If he left an estate, they may claim against his estate. If his wealth is an estate, they have no right to claim against the heirs. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 17-01-1439هـ — af.org.sa (45:56)
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