The ruling on hiring out a worker in exchange for the debt he owes
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The questioner : That is, he hires him out, and when the term ends, he says, “I hired you for five thousand, and I am claiming five thousand.” Is it possible for the worker to work for you?
The Shaykh : But this is on the condition that this lessee has what covers his maintenance. If he does not have what covers his maintenance, he becomes unable to pay, and he must be given a respite.
The questioner : The consent of the employer.
The Shaykh : Consent is necessary.
The Shaykh : But this is on the condition that this lessee has what covers his maintenance. If he does not have what covers his maintenance, he becomes unable to pay, and he must be given a respite.
The questioner : The consent of the employer.
The Shaykh : Consent is necessary.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، [4547] حكم تأجير العامل إلى مقابل الدين الذي عليه - تعليقات على الكافي لابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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