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The sin of being involved in interest

· 9 Jumada I 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

My parents have interest mortgage house. But if one parent dies, does the debt and sin transfer completely to the living parent?

Answer

Each person is responsible for his share of the (participation in the) sin.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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