Paying the deceased's debt from the heirs' personal wealth
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Question:
The questioner says: A person died owing a debt and left no wealth for his heirs. Is it obligatory for his heirs to pay off their deceased's debt from their personal wealth, or is it merely recommended for them to do so?
Answer:
It is recommended for them to do so; it is not obligatory upon them. It is only recommended, and this is part of being dutiful to him. Likewise, his other Muslim brothers, even if they are not among the heirs, it is recommended for them to pay off the debt on behalf of their brother if he has no estate and no means of payment. Yes.
The questioner says: A person died owing a debt and left no wealth for his heirs. Is it obligatory for his heirs to pay off their deceased's debt from their personal wealth, or is it merely recommended for them to do so?
Answer:
It is recommended for them to do so; it is not obligatory upon them. It is only recommended, and this is part of being dutiful to him. Likewise, his other Muslim brothers, even if they are not among the heirs, it is recommended for them to pay off the debt on behalf of their brother if he has no estate and no means of payment. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب التوحيد [ صالح الفوزان ]، تابع باب ما جاء من التغليظ فيمن عبد الله عند قبر رجل صالح، فكيف إذا عبده ؟ - 1 — islamhouse.com (59:32)
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