Volume 3 Book 41 Hadith 575

Volume 3, Book 41, Number 575:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
A man demanded his debts from Allah’s Apostle in such a rude manner that the companions of the
Prophet intended to harm him, but the Prophet 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 avail –
able is older than the camel he demands. “The Prophet said, “Buy it and give it to him, for the best
among you are those who repay their debts handsomely. “

Volume 3 Book 41 Hadith 576

Volume 3, Book 41, Number 576:
Narrated Hudhaifa:
I heard the Prophet 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 business-man 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 Masud said, “I
heard the same (Hadith) from the Prophet.”

Volume 3 Book 41 Hadith 577

Volume 3, Book 41, Number 577:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
A man came to the Prophet and demanded a camel (the Prophet owed him). Allah’s Apostle told his
companions to give him (a camel). They said, “We do not find except an older camel (than what he
demands). (The Prophet 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 Apostle said, “Give him, for the best amongst the
people is he who repays his debts in the most handsome manner.”

Volume 3 Book 41 Hadith 570

Volume 3, Book 41, Number 570:
Narrated Jabir bin ‘Abdullah:
While I was in the company of the Prophet in one of his Ghazawat, he asked, “What is wrong with
your camel? Will you sell it?” I replied in the affirmative and sold it to him. When he reached Med –
ina, I took the camel to him in the morning and he paid me its price.