Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith 492 – Volume 3, Book 37

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Volume 3, Book 37, Number 492:
Narrated Salama bin Al-Akwa:
A dead person was brought to the Prophet so that he might lead the funeral prayer for him. He
asked, "Is he in debt?" When the people replied in the negative, he led the funeral prayer. Another
dead person was brought and he asked, "Is he in debt?" They said, "Yes." He (refused to lead the pray –
er and) said, "Lead the prayer of your friend." Abu Qatada said, "O Allah's Apostle! I undertake to pay
his debt." Allah's Apostle then led his funeral prayer.