Is it permissible for the master to lend money (Qard)?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Mukātaba (Contractual Manumission)

Book 68 · Issue 7 · Bab 1

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Primary text

It is not permissible for the master to lend money because this constitutes a voluntary gift of wealth, which involves risk to the owner's property.