Hawalah — Transfer of Debt

INTENSITY MARKERS:
[M] = Fard / Wajib (Obligatory — must do) | [1] = Sunnah Mu'akkadah / Highly Recommended | [2] = Sunnah / Recommended | [3] = Mustahab / Virtuous / Commendable | [H] = Haram (Forbidden — must not do) | [h] = Makruh (Discouraged — should not do) | [P] = Mubah (Permissible — neutral)

✅ What to Do

[M]If your debt is transferred to a wealthy person, accept the transfer. (Bukhari 2287)

[2]Transfer only when the transferee (muhal 'alayh) is financially capable.

[M]The creditor must seek payment from the new debtor, not the original.

[2]Document the transfer with witnesses.

🚫 What Not to Do

What to Do ↑ As You Wish ↓

[H]Transfer a debt to someone who cannot pay it. (Bukhari 2288)

[h]Repeatedly transfer a single debt to evade payment.

[H]Deny a valid transfer — this is oppression. (Bukhari 2400)

⭐ As You Wish

What to Do ↑ What Not to Do ↑

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