Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "Procrastination (delay) in repaying debts by a wealthy person is injustice."
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 3, Book 41: Loans, Payment of Loans, Freezing of Property, Bankruptcy, Hadith #585
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "Procrastination (delay) in repaying debts by a wealthy person is injustice."
This hadith is from the book of Loans, Payment of Loans, Freezing of Property, Bankruptcy in Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari. It is hadith number 585 in book 41 of volume 3.
This hadith is referenced in the following topics: Justice.
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