Is the consent of the guarantor (Kafil) required for the validity of the guarantee (Kafala)?

Chapter on Guarantee (Daman)

Al-Mughni

Book of Assignment (Transfer of Debt)

Book 17 · Issue 1 · Bab 2

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The validity of a guarantee requires the consent of the guarantor because an obligation is not initially imposed upon him except by his will.