I lent a specific amount of gold to a man to meet his need; should he return it in gold or return its value?
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Question:
I lent a specific amount of gold to a man to meet his need; should he return it in gold or return its value? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
It is at your option. This is a debt you have, and you have the right to collect it in its kind, or you have the right to collect its equivalent in another currency, or in goods and trade items. The matter is up to you. You may collect it in the same kind as the debt, and you may collect its equivalent, provided there was no prior agreement between you and him.
I lent a specific amount of gold to a man to meet his need; should he return it in gold or return its value? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
It is at your option. This is a debt you have, and you have the right to collect it in its kind, or you have the right to collect its equivalent in another currency, or in goods and trade items. The matter is up to you. You may collect it in the same kind as the debt, and you may collect its equivalent, provided there was no prior agreement between you and him.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، لقد أقرضت مقداراً معيناً من الذهب لرجل ليقضي حاجته فهل يرده ذهب أم يرد ثمنه؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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