The owner came to collect the Wadi'ah. The Muda' refused to give despite being able to. It then perishes in his hands without any negligence. Is he liable? Print

Question 1321) - The owner came to collect the Wadi'ah. The Muda' refused to give despite being able to. It then perishes in his hands without any negligence. Is he liable?

A: He is liable. His not being negligent will not be a defence as his refusal to surrender it when able to, is also transgression.

~ al-Quduri ~