- Commandment – O ye who believe! when you borrow one from another for a fixed period, then write it down
[2:283] O ye who believe! when you borrow one from another for a fixed period, then write it down. And let a scribe write it in your presence faithfully; and no scribe should refuse to write, because Allah has taught him, so let him write and let him who incurs the liability dictate; and he should fear Allah, his Lord, and not diminish anything therefrom. But if the person incurring the liability be of low understanding or be weak or be unable himself to dictate, then let someone who can watch his interest dictate with justice. And call two witnesses from among your men; and if two men be not available, then a man and two women, of such as you like as witnesses, so that if either of two women should err in memory, then one may remind the other. And the witnesses should not refuse when they are called. And do not feel weary of writing it down, whether it be small or large, along with its appointed time of payment. This is more equitable in the sight of Allah and makes testimony surer and is more likely to keep you away from doubts; therefore omit not to write except that it be ready merchandise which you give or take from hand to hand, in which case it shall be no sin for you that you write it not. And have witnesses when you sell one to another; and let no harm be done to the scribe or the witness. And if you do that, then certainly it shall be disobedience on your part. And fear Allah. And Allah grants you knowledge and Allah knows all things well. [2:284] And if you be on a journey, and you find not a scribe, then let there be a pledge with possession. And if one of you entrusts another with something, then let him who is entrusted surrender his trust and let him fear Allah, his Lord. And conceal not testimony; and whoever conceals it, his heart is certainly sinful. And Allah is well aware of what you do.
Categories: Asia, Islam, Qur'an, Saudi Arabia
In Urdu we say zur, zameen,zun are the basis of so many crimes.It means women,Wealth, and property are the root cause of so many problems. If someone borrow the money even if that person is a muslim, they don’t want to write it down.They it is not that much amount,but later on They either don’t return or try to avoid their utmost.Though it is not good but it is said that the one who borrows the money is not an intelligent,but the one who lends the money is more unwise.We are talking about the daily life experiences. In Persian they say na jaaya ruftun na payaa ruftun. Neither you can let it go nor you can gain it back.The lesson is be careful as the commandment says.!!!!!!