What is the ruling concerning the utilization and maintenance of pledged property?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Pledges (Collateral)

Book 13 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

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Primary text

The beast taken as Rahn should be ridden, and its expenses covered by the one riding it. Similarly, the milk of the beast taken as Rahn should be drunk, and its expenses covered by the one drinking it.

Supporting text

The ruling further clarifies that the responsibility for the maintenance expenses rests upon the one who uses the pledged item (riding or drinking the milk).