Is it permissible to calculate the amount of damage resulting from the delayed payment of installments for one year, and should I estimate this damage myself or should another party do so?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is not permissible for the creditor to demand from the debtor more than the debt he took, for any increase is considered usury, which is forbidden.
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