Is there a hadith making it obligatory to lend clothing to one who needs it?
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The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner : As for the hadith...
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : What do you say about this? Does this hadith indicate that it is obligatory to lend clothing to one who needs it, whether for a physical or a legal reason? It may be said that it does indicate the obligation to lend a garment to one who needs it, either physically or legally. It may also be said that this is by way of guidance and direction. However, if we say it is obligatory, and the lender fears that the borrower will damage it, run away with it, or deny having borrowed it, is it obligatory for her or not? It is not obligatory; the obligation is lifted.
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner : As for the hadith...
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : What do you say about this? Does this hadith indicate that it is obligatory to lend clothing to one who needs it, whether for a physical or a legal reason? It may be said that it does indicate the obligation to lend a garment to one who needs it, either physically or legally. It may also be said that this is by way of guidance and direction. However, if we say it is obligatory, and the lender fears that the borrower will damage it, run away with it, or deny having borrowed it, is it obligatory for her or not? It is not obligatory; the obligation is lifted.