What is the ruling on a creditor who finds no way to reach the debtor?
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Question:
I have a debt owed to people whose address and phone number I do not know. What should I do about this debt?
Answer:
Wait for them to come to you, as long as the debt is theirs and they will come seeking their debt. Wait, and if a period passes and you have given up hope of their coming, and you know nothing about them and do not know their address, then give this debt in charity on their behalf. Let it be charity for them.
I have a debt owed to people whose address and phone number I do not know. What should I do about this debt?
Answer:
Wait for them to come to you, as long as the debt is theirs and they will come seeking their debt. Wait, and if a period passes and you have given up hope of their coming, and you know nothing about them and do not know their address, then give this debt in charity on their behalf. Let it be charity for them.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الدائن الذي لا يجد طريقة للوصول إلى المدين؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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