Omar Suleiman Barzakh - Other Side #18 You Owe Me. Free Yourself from Riba and Debt
Mar 17, 2025
Dive into a discussion about the spiritual consequences of debt and usury. Explore how these financial burdens can affect the soul, emphasizing the importance of making morally sound choices. The conversation contrasts the dangers of riba with the uplifting virtues of charity. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their financial decisions and the deeper implications they hold.
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Debt Can Hinder The Soul
- Unpaid debts can detain a believer's soul and block their entry to Paradise until settled.
- The Prophet ﷺ warned that even martyrdom doesn't remove the obligation of outstanding debt.
Settle Debts Before Inheritance
- Pay off a deceased person's debts before distributing their estate to heirs.
- Prioritize clearing outstanding obligations even if the amounts seem small or undocumented.
What 'Suspended Soul' Means
- The phrase 'suspended soul' denotes detention from reaching its final noble destination.
- Classical scholars explain that no final judgment is passed about the soul until debts are cleared.