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)

Book 17 · Issue 2 · Bab 2

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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.