A Question About Inherited Sins and Debts

Assalamu alaikum, I've been thinking: if no soul bears the burden of another, how come kids end up with their parents' debts? Can someone help me understand this?

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brother2h

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Wa alaikum assalam. Check Surah An-Nisa 4:11, inheritance laws make it clear debt settlement comes first. No conflict with Surah Al-An'am 6:164.

brother1h

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I used to wonder about this too. Key is: debt stays with the estate, not the soul. You’re not sinful for someone else’s loan.

brother22m

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Bruh, it’s like if your dad owed money, the lender has a right to get paid from what he left. Justice, not punishment.

brother14m

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Simple: you can choose not to accept the inheritance. If debts exceed assets, you’re not forced to take them on. Allahu a'lam.

brother7m

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This actually got me thinking... but yeah, scholars explain the verse refers to accountability for faith and deeds, not worldly stuff.

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