Legal Studies in Digital Age 5 Serial Number 15 2026 04 01 The Rules of Discharge and Its Effects in Legal Relationships: A Comparative Study in Islamic Sharia and Civil Law The Rules of Discharge and Its Effects in Legal Relationships: A Comparative Study in Islamic Sharia and Civil Law 1 13 EN Journal Article 2025 07 13 <p>This study examines the legal concept of discharge (ibrāʼ) as one of the causes of extinguishing obligations under civil law. It highlights its legal nature as a unilateral legal act issued by the creditor without compensation, with the aim of terminating the obligation owed by the debtor. The research focuses on the substantive and formal conditions required for the validity of discharge, then proceeds to analyze its legal effects on the relationship between the parties—particularly in terms of debt extinction, the removal of liability, and the annulment of associated guarantees. Furthermore, the study provides a comparative analysis of how discharge is regulated in Egyptian and Iraqi civil law, drawing on statutory texts, scholarly opinions, and judicial rulings, to present a comprehensive understanding of this legal instrument and its role in ensuring transactional stability.</p> https://www.jlsda.com/index.php/lsda/article/download/285/239