Loans and Debt
959 questions
Must the deceased husband's brothers repay, from the inheritance, the debt that his wife claims she provided to help him in his hardship, knowing that she will inherit a quarter of the house registered in his name and they have no children?
Is it permissible for me to bring employees to sponsor my brother so that he can obtain a loan from the state to repay my money, knowing that loans in Syria are considered unlawful (haram)?
What is the ruling on not returning the amount paid by the buyer for the house after the agreement was فسخ (rescinded), especially given that the buyer utilized the house for 11 months, and is the amount paid considered a debt upon the deceased homeowner?
Is it permissible for my mother to claim her debt from my deceased grandmother's estate without the knowledge of the heirs, including my grandfather, knowing that the loaned money was from my father's account?
Must a female questioner respond to her father's request for money, knowing his difficult circumstances and dire need, and that she stopped sending money due to accumulating debt?
Is it permissible to demand profits for a sum paid to purchase an apartment that has not been received due to a dispute between partners, given the offer to either refund the amount or wait, and knowing that the seller is a merchant whose money is invested in trade?
What is the ruling on taking 800 dinars from my brother after I falsely told him that my debt was 1000 dinars, while it was actually 200 dinars?
What is the ruling on the action of a brother who borrowed money from his sister to buy a house, and wrote her a trust deed for a quarter of the house in case he died before repaying the debt or returning the money during his lifetime, and when he wanted to repay the debt after ten years, his sister demanded the current price of a quarter of the house? And is his action permissible or forbidden as long as it was with her consent?
What is the Islamic legal ruling on the transactions followed by the exhibition organizing company, which arranges with an Islamic bank to organize an exhibition for selling goods in installments to company employees, whereby the company is authorized to buy and sell on behalf of the bank, and the installment is calculated based on the purchase price plus the profit of both the company and the bank? Employees choose the goods and register their preferences without being obligated to purchase. Then, the goods are bought from suppliers and delivered to customers, and the suppliers' dues and the company's commission are disbursed by the bank, with the possibility of returning unsold goods and a special installment system for those who wish to pay a cash down payment, noting that the bank does not charge late payment penalties? And what is the legitimate condition that can be added to the contract to compensate for late payment?
How can stolen money (4,000 Egyptian Pounds) be returned to its owner, who travels frequently, with the fear of revealing the secret or reporting the theft? Is it permissible to give the stolen money in charity on his behalf, and if so, am I obligated to pay him again if he returns? And is it permissible to pay the overdue elevator maintenance fees owed by him on his behalf, to be counted from the stolen amount?
Is it obligatory to sell the deceased's property at a low price to pay off his debts, or is partial payment in installments sufficient? And is a vow of ongoing charity for the deceased acceptable, or is it preferable to direct the money towards paying off the debt, and is expiation due if the vow is not fulfilled?
Is it permissible to pay a bribe to solve a problem for a father who is in the wrong?
Is the debt that the woman paid to her husband, from money she saved from household expenses, which her husband used to give her, considered to have been settled on behalf of her deceased father, and is she obligated to repay it again now that her salary is fully at her disposal?
What is the ruling on dealings between two companies, where one sold devices to the other in installments at prices higher than the market rate, which led to the purchasing company's loss and drowning in debt, then they informally reconciled, but the creditor company did not fulfill its promise, which led to the debtor company's bankruptcy and accumulation of its debts, and now the debtor company is seeking a solution to relieve its conscience from this debt while not possessing the money?
What is the ruling on two partners borrowing from a joint fund and one of them delaying repayment until after the division, and how should the borrowed amounts be handled before the division, and is it permissible to compensate a partner for a previous debt with the same amount from the joint fund?
Is it permissible for a brother to refuse to pay a debt owed to his brother, which the latter spent on him to enable him to work and become stable? And does he incur a religious sin by neglecting the care of his parents and fulfilling their needs, despite his ability to do so?
Which is prioritized: marriage for the sake of chastity, or assisting one's father in paying off a usurious loan?
What is the ruling on the "sale with mortgage" contract for a car, which stipulates its sale with a guarantee of indemnity and performance, the buyer's commitment to payment while the car is mortgaged in the seller's name until full payment, the buyer bearing all damages and maintenance, the seller's stipulation of retaining a copy of the key and his right to repossess and sell the car in case of delayed payment, with the maturity date falling due upon three months of delay, the permissibility of early payment with a discount determined by the seller, and the buyer's acknowledgement of being free from debt? And what are the differences between it and a lease-to-own contract?
Is it permissible to lend my sister a sum of money to pay off a debt she incurred because of helping her son produce his songs, knowing that this loan will also be used to help him in the field of singing, and if I do not lend her, she will face a major financial crisis?
What should the questioner do to fulfill the oath she swore upon herself to lose her balance if she returned to a certain sin, especially since she did return to that sin, and she is now confused about determining what the word "balance" includes, and does it include all her money or not?
Is money paid when inviting an uncle or his children for lunch or dinner considered part of repaying a debt owed to him? Is it permissible to count gifts previously given as repayment for that debt with a belated intention? And is it possible to give a sum of money in charity with the intention of repaying the debt to the uncle, knowing that a third party will be the beneficiary of the charity?
Is it permissible for an alcohol drinker to be an agent and guardian over his ill mother, who suffers from "memory loss," and manage her money?
Is it permissible for a sister whose brother has passed away, leaving money in her care, to spend from this money on his washing and burial, and to prepare food from it for the mourners, or is this money rightfully for the orphans?
What is the ruling on the repentance of one who stole from his father and from those whom he no longer remembers or whose whereabouts he does not know, given his current inability to repay them, and is it obligatory to inform the father of the theft, or is it permissible to repay him without informing him, and how are the stolen amounts calculated, and what should he do with items purchased with the stolen money, and will his prayers be accepted?