Volume 3, Book 37,
Number 486 , 487
Narrated Abu
Huraira:
The Prophet said,
"Procrastination (delay) in paying debts by a wealthy man is injustice.
So, if your debt is transferred from your debtor to a rich debtor, you should
agree."
Volume 3, Book 37,
Number 488r:
Narrated Salama bin
Al-Akwa:
Once, while we were
sitting in the company of Prophet, a dead man was brought. The Prophet was
requested to lead the funeral prayer for the deceased. He said, "Is he in
debt?" The people replied in the negative. He said, "Has he left any
wealth?" They said, "No." So, he led his funeral prayer. Another
dead man was brought and the people said, "O Allah's Apostle! Lead his
funeral prayer." The Prophet said, "Is he in debt?" They said,
"Yes." He said, "Has he left any wealth?" They said,
''Three Dinars." So, he led the prayer. Then a third dead man was brought
and the people said (to the Prophet ), Please lead his funeral prayer." He
said, "Has he left any wealth?" They said, "No." He asked,
"Is he in debt?" They said, ("Yes! He has to pay) three
Diners.', He (refused to pray and) said, "Then pray for your (dead)
companion." Abu Qatada said, "O Allah's Apostle! Lead his funeral
prayer, and I will pay his debt." So, he led the prayer.