The Difference Between Qardh and a Dayn

· 5 Shaʻban 1446 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

Is there a difference between Qardh and a Dayn?

Answer

The difference between a Qardh and a Dayn is that Dayn is more comprehensive while Qardh is more specific. Hereunder are their definitions:

Qardh: Loan of Mithli articles (such as money) with the stipulation to return its like in the future.

Dayn: Money etc. that one is liable to pay back to another. For example: the price one has to pay upon purchasing an item or the amount one has to pay upon destroying an item belonging to someone or a loan that has to be repaid.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

«رد المحتار» ٧/٥ ١٥ سعيد

«در المختار» ٥\١٦١ سعيد

«رد المحتار» ٥١٤/٤ سعيد

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