Is the gift of a debt to the debtor himself valid?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Gifts and Donations

Book 28 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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Regarding the gift of a debt to the debtor, it might be invalid, similar to the ruling on sale. Alternatively, it might be valid because there is no uncertainty (*gharar*) imposed upon the recipient of the gift or the giver, thus making it valid, similar to the gift of tangible assets.