Is a person rewarded for helping poor families with their medical treatment, despite being in financial distress and accumulating debts, or will they be held accountable for these debts?
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Delaying the repayment of a debt indefinitely and giving charity to sick paupers is permissible, provided it is highly probable that these debts will be repaid later. Otherwise, giving charity is not permissible if there is a strong presumption that the creditors' rights will be lost.
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