Continuation of the discussion regarding the dead debt and the living debt.
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The Shaykh : This section, the dead debt, has no standing with regard to that question. The first section must be taken into account as if it were in his possession.
The questioner: ...
The Shaykh : Yes?
The questioner:....
The Shaykh : The first section, this living debt, is the one that must be calculated and considered as if it were in his pocket. In the course of your speech, you mentioned a debt that cannot be considered either living or dead; it is doubtful. This is addressed by the legal maxim as well, which is preponderant probability. It must lean toward the first section, which is the living debt, or the other section, which is the dead debt. It is attributed to whichever side the probability favors, and the problem is resolved.
The questioner : So, that means doubtful debts are not considered until they are verified.
The Shaykh : That is the dead one. He died, and then Allah revived him by a miracle. On the day he received it, he has to look into all the years that have passed.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And beware of that.
The questioner: ...
The Shaykh : Yes?
The questioner:....
The Shaykh : The first section, this living debt, is the one that must be calculated and considered as if it were in his pocket. In the course of your speech, you mentioned a debt that cannot be considered either living or dead; it is doubtful. This is addressed by the legal maxim as well, which is preponderant probability. It must lean toward the first section, which is the living debt, or the other section, which is the dead debt. It is attributed to whichever side the probability favors, and the problem is resolved.
The questioner : So, that means doubtful debts are not considered until they are verified.
The Shaykh : That is the dead one. He died, and then Allah revived him by a miracle. On the day he received it, he has to look into all the years that have passed.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And beware of that.
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