Those who said a pledge held by the pledgee gives him more right to it than all other creditors

Amir said: When the pledgee has taken possession of the pledge, and then the pledger dies owing a debt, he has a greater right to it than the other creditors, until he receives his due in full.

The same is reported from Ata, Salim and Amir.

Al-Hakam was asked about a person who gave a pledge and then died, leaving no property other than the pledge, while he owed debts besides the pledge. He said: Among the creditors of the deceased, the pledgee has the greatest right to the pledge.

Al-Hasan said: If the pledge has been taken into possession and its owner dies or becomes bankrupt, the one who holds possession has the greater right to it; and if it has not been taken into possession, it will be divided among the creditors.