Charging the debtor the petrol money to collect the money from him

Q: Someone owes me money and he's not paying. I tried calling him and messaging him many times, but there hasn't been any response. I want to go to his shop which is 3 hours away to get my money from him. 

My question is, can I charge him for the petrol that will cost me to go and fetch my money?

A: No.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)