What is the ruling on accepting an increase when repaying a loan if the lender did not stipulate it and did not specify a rate for the increase?
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Question:
He says: I have friends who asked me for a loan and promised to pay an increase upon repayment, without any stipulation from me or agreement on the rate of the increase.
Answer:
No, this is not permissible. This is not permissible because they promised you an increase. It is obligatory for you to disapprove of them. It is obligatory for you to disapprove of them. You should say to them: No, this is not permissible. I am lending to you without an increase. Or, if you remain silent, that is an approval of their action. If you remain silent, you have approved the increase. This is not permissible.
He says: I have friends who asked me for a loan and promised to pay an increase upon repayment, without any stipulation from me or agreement on the rate of the increase.
Answer:
No, this is not permissible. This is not permissible because they promised you an increase. It is obligatory for you to disapprove of them. It is obligatory for you to disapprove of them. You should say to them: No, this is not permissible. I am lending to you without an increase. Or, if you remain silent, that is an approval of their action. If you remain silent, you have approved the increase. This is not permissible.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم قبول الزيادة عند سداد القرض إذا لم يشترط المقرض ولا حدد نسبة للزيادة؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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