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I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "Once a man died and was asked, 'What did you use to say (or do) (in your
life time)?' He replied, 'I was a businessman and used to give time to the rich to repay his debt and
(used to) deduct part of the debt of the poor.' So he was forgiven (his sins.)" Abu Mas`ud said, "I
heard the same (Hadith) from the Prophet."
Sahih al-Bukhari Book 43, Hadith 7
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A man demanded his debts from Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) in such a rude manner that the companions of the
Prophet intended to harm him, but the Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Leave him, no doubt, for he (the creditor) has the
right to demand it (harshly). Buy a camel and give it to him." They said, "The camel that is available
is older than the camel he demands. "The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Buy it and give it to him, for the best among
you are those who repay their debts handsomely. "
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A man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and demanded a camel (the Prophet (ﷺ) owed him). Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) told his
companions to give him (a camel). They said, "We do not find except an older camel (than what he
demands). (The Prophet (ﷺ) ordered them to give him that camel). The man said, "You have paid me in
full and may Allah also pay you in full." Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Give him, for the best amongst the
people is he who repays his debts in the most handsome manner."