Paying off a debt on behalf of another person
Question
Lets say person A borrowed money for person B. Then person B refused to pay back. Then person C paid the amount. Will person a still owe the debt islamically even though the debt is paid off?
Answer
If C paid the debt out on behalf of A the debt will be paid out.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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