Is a man held accountable who has a large library and a debt, and he said: If I die, sell the library and pay off my debt?

The questioner : Yes, that is right. As for a man who has a large library and debts, and he said, "If I die, sell the library and pay off my debt," and then it happened that he died, and no one sold the library, and they kept it for their children and the like, and did not pay off his debt, is he held accountable?

The Shaykh : No, the one held accountable is the one who carries out the bequest.

The questioner : Yes, but if they delayed selling the library for a month or two, is the deceased punished for this delay?

The Shaykh : He is not responsible and is not punished, because he has done his duty. It is those who delayed who will be held accountable on the Day they meet their Lord.

The questioner: Yes.

The Shaykh : If they have no excuse for it.

The questioner : Yes, our Shaykh, I mean, today the answers are very brief, meaning, unlike the usual elaboration and the like.

The Shaykh: Yes.

The questioner : I mean, if Allah wills, tomorrow we will make up for this short session.

The Shaykh : It is not hidden from you that the custom is contrary to the agreement.

The questioner : This is in hope of your generosity, I mean.

The Shaykh : They say its best part is in its other parts, its best part is in its other parts, if Allah wills.

The questioner : Tomorrow, our Shaykh, if Allah wills.

The Shaykh: Yes.

The questioner : Tomorrow, allow us to make up for a part of that time, I mean.

The Shaykh : As we used to, according to the custom.

The questioner : May Allah reward you with good, peace be upon you.

The questioner : I mean, is there a time or readiness?

The Shaykh : Please, take advantage of it as an opportunity.

The questioner : Okay, can I come closer?

The Shaykh : ...

The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.

The Shaykh : In the name of Allah.