Kafalah — Guarantee & Suretyship

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

[P]Stand as guarantor for someone's debt or presence if you trust them.

[M]Fulfill the guarantee if the principal fails to meet their obligation.

[1]Be a guarantor only when you can afford to pay if needed.

[2]Get written documentation of the guarantee terms.

🚫 What Not to Do

What to Do ↑ As You Wish ↓

[h]Be a guarantor recklessly without ability to fulfill. (Abu Dawud 3551)

[H]Stand as surety for something haram or a haram purpose.

⭐ As You Wish

What to Do ↑ What Not to Do ↑

Guarantee for a loan, for a person's appearance in court, for goods delivery.

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