Repayment of the Debt of the Missing Person

Question
A woman whose husband has passed away and owes a debt to a man from years ago, does not know the name of this man or where he lives, nor does she know any of his relatives, and she wants to repay the debt on behalf of her husband. What should she do?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: If she thinks she will find him waiting until she pays him the money, otherwise it is recommended for her to donate a similar amount as charity on his behalf, and God knows best.
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