Are the heirs of the deceased guarantor (kafeel ghaarem) obligated to pay the remainder of the debt, after the deceased had already paid a portion of it?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Yes, because this is a guarantee. The rightful claimant has the right to demand from whomever he wishes, so he may demand from the original rightful obligor or the guarantor.
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