Written by: Sheikh Mubashir Ahmad Rabani Hafizahullah
Is it permissible in Islam to borrow common food and drink items?
Answer:
Islamic Shariah permits borrowing such items.
A narration from Sayyidah Aisha (RA) states:
"The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) bought grain on credit from a Jew and gave his armor as collateral." (Sahih Bukhari, Book of Pledge, Hadith 2509)
This authentic hadith demonstrates that borrowing food and drink items is permissible in Islam.
Borrowing Food and Drink Items
Question:Is it permissible in Islam to borrow common food and drink items?
Answer:
Islamic Shariah permits borrowing such items.
A narration from Sayyidah Aisha (RA) states:
"The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) bought grain on credit from a Jew and gave his armor as collateral." (Sahih Bukhari, Book of Pledge, Hadith 2509)
This authentic hadith demonstrates that borrowing food and drink items is permissible in Islam.