What is the ruling on repaying a debt of half a Dinar with a whole, sound Dinar, designating half as repayment and half as a deposit?
Chapter on Loan (Qard)
Al-Mughni
Book of Sales
Primary text
It is valid if a person borrows half a Dinar and repays with a whole, sound Dinar, declaring half as repayment (*qada'*) and the other half as a deposit (*wadi'ah*) with the lender. This ruling applies similarly if they agree upon a sale (*salam*) for an item. If the lender refuses to accept this arrangement, he has the right to do so because the arrangement imposes harm (*darar*) upon him in the nature of the partnership created by the deposit.