Repaying Debt After Its Value Changes

Question
A person borrowed (100,000) in Syrian currency, and when repaying, the value of the Syrian currency dropped. What is the ruling on the creditor demanding the debtor to repay the (100,000)?
Answer
I say, and with God's guidance: this decline is significant and unusual, and it is advised to settle at the value, whether in dollars or gold. God knows best.
imam icon

Send your question to the smart assistant

If the previous answers are not appropriate, please send your question to the Mufti via