Is it obligatory to borrow what is used to receive a guest, for example?
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The questioner : Is it obligatory for him to borrow for the guest, if a guest comes...?
The Shaykh : It is not obligatory, my brother; it is not obligatory, and you can make an excuse. But ask: is it befitting for you to borrow? We say yes, every occasion has its own appropriate response. Some guests are such that you see it is necessary for you to borrow from your neighbors, and your neighbors, if they know that this guest is coming to you, may offer to lend or help. Suppose a prominent person came to you; all your neighbors might bring you the things you need to serve the guest.
The questioner : Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Yes.
The Shaykh : It is not obligatory, my brother; it is not obligatory, and you can make an excuse. But ask: is it befitting for you to borrow? We say yes, every occasion has its own appropriate response. Some guests are such that you see it is necessary for you to borrow from your neighbors, and your neighbors, if they know that this guest is coming to you, may offer to lend or help. Suppose a prominent person came to you; all your neighbors might bring you the things you need to serve the guest.
The questioner : Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Yes.