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Meaning

What is the meaning of "a goodly loan" (qarḍan ḥasanan)?

Answer

Imām Ibn al-Jawzī (d. 597/1201) summarized the scholars' opinions in his book "Zād al-Masīr" as follows:

  1. It is sincere for Allah alone. [Al-Ḍaḥḥāk]
  2. It is given willingly. [Muqātil]
  3. It is from lawful earnings. [Ibn al-Mubārak]
  4. It is given with the intention of seeking its reward from Allah.
  5. It is not followed by reminders or harm (to the recipient).
  6. It is given from the best of one’s wealth.
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