Is there sin upon one who is asked to lend but refuses?

Chapter on Loan (Qard)

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 3 · Bab 7

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Primary text

There is no sin upon one who is asked to lend and does not lend. This is because lending is considered an act of benevolence (Ma'ruf), similar to voluntary charity (Sadaqat al-Tatwu').