Paying back the original amount of a loan after many years
Question
My dad had taken a loan of 200 rupees from his cousin about 50 years back. Both forgot about it. Now, my dad remembered that he owes the money. What amount does he have to return?
Answer
He has to return the original amount of the debt he owed.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
الديون تقضى بأمثالها (الأشباه والنظائر 2/349)
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- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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