What is the ruling on a debtor returning iron of a better quality than what he borrowed, knowing that the price of iron at the time of borrowing was 85 dinars per quintal, and it became 70 dinars at the time of return a year later? And does the creditor incur a financial obligation towards the debtor?
A loan is repaid with its like if it is a fungible item (like iron), even if its price differs. It is repaid with its value if it is a non-fungible item. The lender may take the better quality if the borrower returns it without a prior condition, and this is considered a good repayment.
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