Disposing of money paid to settle a debt
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, a man was in a state of financial stability, so he asked one of the Muslims to renew his debt, and he gave him a type of money.
The Shaykh:
He gave him.
The questioner:
He gave him money to cover the debt, but at the same time he faced a new situation. He is engaged in memorizing the Qur'an and has no means of support, so he thought that he was among those who are entitled to charity, and that he could spend it on himself. Has he consumed money that is not his?
The Shaykh:
He should seek permission from the owner of the money. He should seek permission and say, "You gave me this to settle the debt, and I am in dire need of it." He seeks his permission to use it. If he grants him permission, there is no harm.
Honorable Shaykh, a man was in a state of financial stability, so he asked one of the Muslims to renew his debt, and he gave him a type of money.
The Shaykh:
He gave him.
The questioner:
He gave him money to cover the debt, but at the same time he faced a new situation. He is engaged in memorizing the Qur'an and has no means of support, so he thought that he was among those who are entitled to charity, and that he could spend it on himself. Has he consumed money that is not his?
The Shaykh:
He should seek permission from the owner of the money. He should seek permission and say, "You gave me this to settle the debt, and I am in dire need of it." He seeks his permission to use it. If he grants him permission, there is no harm.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، كتاب الحج : باب فضله وبيان من فرض عليه — islamhouse.com (1:13:28)
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