Question
I lent my car to a friend. When he returned it, the car's engine was damaged. Who is responsible for the damage?
Answer
An item, be it a car or anything else, lent to someone is Amaanat in his custody. That means that if the item is lost or damaged without him being neglectful, then he is not liable for the damage. The owner of the item is responsible. However, if your friend had damaged the vehicle neglectfully, then he is responsible.
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Appears under A NEW HYBRID SHIAH-INTERFAITH ‘QUR’AAN’ (approximate).