Is the custodian responsible for the cost of returning a deposited item?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Deposits

Book 34 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The custodian bears no expense for returning the deposited item to its owner, regardless of whether the cost is small or large. This is because the custodian took possession of the item solely for the benefit of the owner. The custodian is only obligated to allow the owner to take possession of the item.