Praise for a Short-term Loan?
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Question
Is it permissible to praise for a short-term loan?
Answer
Even a short-term loan is subject to the prohibition of interest. Therefore, if someone borrows a thousand shekels from a friend, even if the loan was only for an hour, it is forbidden to return more or to thank for the loan.
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