Q
What is the significance of fulfilling debts in Islam, even if it requires giving more than what was owed?
A
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) owed a man some debt (and that man demanded it very harshly). The companions of
the Prophet (ﷺ) wanted to harm him, but the Prophet (ﷺ) said to them, “Leave him, as the creditor has the
right to speak harshly.” He then added, “Buy (a camel) of the same age and give it to him.” They said,
“We cannot get except a camel of an older age than that of his.” He said, “Buy it and give it to him, as
the best amongst you is he who pays back his debt in the most handsome way.’
the Prophet (ﷺ) wanted to harm him, but the Prophet (ﷺ) said to them, “Leave him, as the creditor has the
right to speak harshly.” He then added, “Buy (a camel) of the same age and give it to him.” They said,
“We cannot get except a camel of an older age than that of his.” He said, “Buy it and give it to him, as
the best amongst you is he who pays back his debt in the most handsome way.’
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 2606, Book 51, Hadith 40
Sahih al-Bukhari 2606, Book 51, Hadith 40
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