Passing away without fulfilling one's debts
Question
If you leave behind debt, would you ever enter Jannah?
Answer
Every Muslim will enter Jannah. Those who have baggages of sin will enter with some delay.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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