What is the ruling on one who borrowed money from a person and did not find it?
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Question:
Our sister says: When I was a student in the boarding school, I needed some money, so I took it from one of my friends. This was at the end of the term, and the term ended, but I did not give this friend back what I had taken from her. It was not intentional, meaning it is not a case of me refusing to return this money to her, but rather because I was unable to return this money at that time. I do not know my friend's house or her address now. So what must I do to be rid of this debt? Please guide us, may Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
You must contact the school where this friend studied, because she is registered there, and her address and location are known to the school authorities. So contact the school, ask about her, and you will find her, if Allah wills.
The presenter:
If Allah wills, may Allah reward you with good.
Our sister says: When I was a student in the boarding school, I needed some money, so I took it from one of my friends. This was at the end of the term, and the term ended, but I did not give this friend back what I had taken from her. It was not intentional, meaning it is not a case of me refusing to return this money to her, but rather because I was unable to return this money at that time. I do not know my friend's house or her address now. So what must I do to be rid of this debt? Please guide us, may Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
You must contact the school where this friend studied, because she is registered there, and her address and location are known to the school authorities. So contact the school, ask about her, and you will find her, if Allah wills.
The presenter:
If Allah wills, may Allah reward you with good.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، من اقترض مالا من شخص ولم يجده؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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