What is the ruling on the pledge being forfeited (closing/seizing the pledge)?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Pledges (Collateral)

Book 13 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

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The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) stated, "The pledge shall not be closed" (La yughlaq ar-rahn), as narrated by Abu Hurairah. 'Ghalq ar-rahn' means the mortgagee gaining full ownership due to the pledgor's inability to redeem it.