Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "Procrastination (delay) in paying debts by a wealthy person is injustice. So, if your debt is transferred from your debtor to a rich debtor, you should agree."
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 3, Book 37: Transferance of a Debt from One Person to Another (Al-Hawaala), Hadith #487
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "Procrastination (delay) in paying debts by a wealthy person is injustice. So, if your debt is transferred from your debtor to a rich debtor, you should agree."
This hadith is from the book of Transferance of a Debt from One Person to Another (Al-Hawaala) in Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari. It is hadith number 487 in book 37 of volume 3.
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