What is the ruling if the principal debtor surrenders himself to the creditor?
Chapter on Guarantee (Daman)
Al-Mughni
Book of Assignment (Transfer of Debt)
Primary text
If the principal debtor surrenders himself (delivers himself to the creditor), his guarantors are absolved. This is because the debtor has fulfilled what the guarantors were obligated to secure, which is presenting him; thus, his liability is cleared, mirroring the effect of satisfying the debt.