Definition & Evidence

**Definition:** - **I'arah (Lending):** Permitting use of something while its substance remains - **'Ariyah (Borrowed item):** The item taken for use - like borrowing someone's car for travel and returning it **Ruling:** Lending is **permissible and recommended** (mustahabb). **Evidence from Quran:** - "And cooperate in righteousness and piety" [5:2] - "And they withhold small kindnesses" [107:7] - referring to what neighbors borrow from each other like utensils and pots. Allah condemned them for withholding lending, indicating it is recommended. **Evidence from Sunnah:** - **Hadith of Safwan ibn Umayyah رضي الله عنه:** The Prophet ﷺ borrowed armor from him on the day of Hunayn [Ahmad, Abu Dawud - sahih] - **Hadith of Anas رضي الله عنه:** The Prophet ﷺ borrowed a horse from Abu Talhah رضي الله عنه [Bukhari & Muslim]