Volume 3, Book 39, Number 517:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, “While a man was riding a cow, it turned towards him and said, ‘I have not been
created for this purpose (i.e. carrying), I have been created for sloughing.” The Prophet added, “I, Abu
Bakr and ‘Umar believe in the story.” The Prophet went on, “A wolf caught a sheep, and when the
shepherd chased it, the wolf said, ‘Who will be its guard on the day of wild beasts, when there will be
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no shepherd for it except me?’ “After narrating it, the Prophet said, “I, Abu Bakr and ‘Umar too be –
lieve it.” Abu Salama (a sub-narrator) said, “Abu Bakr and ‘Umar were not present then.” (It has been
written that a wolf also spoke to one of the companions of the Prophet near Medina as narrated in
Fatah-al-Bari:
Narrated Unais bin ‘Amr: Ahban bin Aus said, “I was amongst my sheep. Suddenly a wolf caught a
sheep and I shouted at it. The wolf sat on its tail and addressed me, saying, ‘Who will look after it (i.e.
the sheep) when you will be busy and not able to look after it? Do you forbid me the provision which
Allah has provided me?’ ” Ahban added, “I clapped my hands and said, ‘By Allah, I have never seen
anything more curious and wonderful than this!’ On that the wolf said, ‘There is something (more
curious) and wonderful than this; that is, Allah’s Apostle in those palm trees, inviting people to Allah
(i.e. Islam).’ “Unais bin ‘Amr further said, “Then Ahban went to Allah’s Apostle and informed him
what happened and embraced Islam.)” palm trees or other trees and share the fruits with me.”
Volume 3, Book 38, Number 502:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
A man came to the Prophet demanding his debts and behaved rudely. The companions of the
Prophet intended to harm him, but Allah’s Apostle said (to them), “Leave him, for the creditor (i.e.
owner of a right) has the right to speak.” Allah’s Apostle then said, “Give him a camel of the same age
as that of his.” The people said, “O Allah’s Apostle! There is only a camel that is older than his.” Allah’s
Apostle said, “Give (it to) him, for the best amongst you is he who pays the rights of others hand –
somely.”
Volume 3, Book 38, Number 501:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet owed somebody a camel of a certain age. When he came to demand it back, the
Prophet said (to some people), “Give him (his due).” When the people searched for a camel of that
age, they found none, but found a camel one year older. The Prophet said, “Give (it to) him.” On that,
the man remarked, “You have given me my right in full. May Allah give you in full.” The Prophet
said, “The best amongst you is the one who pays the rights of others generously.”
Volume 3, Book 37, Number 495:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Whenever a dead man in debt was brought to Allah’s Apostle he would ask, “Has he left anything
to repay his debt?” If he was informed that he had left something to repay his debts, he would offer
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his funeral prayer, otherwise he would tell the Muslims to offer their friend’s funeral prayer. When
Allah made the Prophet wealthy through conquests, he said, “I am more rightful than other believers
to be the guardian of the believers, so if a Muslim dies while in debt, I am responsible for the repay –
ment of his debt, and whoever leaves wealth (after his death) it will belong to his heirs.”
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Book 38: Representation, Authorization, Busi –
ness by Proxy
Volume 3, Book 37, Number 486:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, “Procrastination (delay) in paying debts by a wealthy man is injustice. So, if your
debt is transferred from your debtor to a rich debtor, you should agree.”
Volume 3, Book 37, Number 487:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, “Procrastination (delay) in paying debts by a wealthy person is injustice. So, if
your debt is transferred from your debtor to a rich debtor, you should agree.”
Volume 3, Book 37, Number 488r:
Narrated Salama bin Al-Akwa:
Once, while we were sitting in the company of Prophet, a dead man was brought. The Prophet was
requested to lead the funeral prayer for the deceased. He said, “Is he in debt?” The people replied in
the negative. He said, “Has he left any wealth?” They said, “No.” So, he led his funeral prayer. Another
dead man was brought and the people said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Lead his funeral prayer.” The Prophet
said, “Is he in debt?” They said, “Yes.” He said, “Has he left any wealth?” They said, ”Three Dinars.” So,
he led the prayer. Then a third dead man was brought and the people said (to the Prophet ), Please
lead his funeral prayer.” He said, “Has he left any wealth?” They said, “No.” He asked, “Is he in debt?”
They said, (“Yes! He has to pay) three Diners.’, He (refused to pray and) said, “Then pray for your
(dead) companion.” Abu Qatada said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Lead his funeral prayer, and I will pay his
debt.” So, he led the prayer.
Volume 3, Book 37, Number 488h:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, “An Israeli man asked another Israeli to lend him one thousand Dinars. The
second man required witnesses. The former replied, ‘Allah is sufficient as a witness.’ The second said,
‘I want a surety.’ The former replied, ‘Allah is sufficient as a surety.’ The second said, ‘You are right,’
and lent him the money for a certain period. The debtor went across the sea. When he finished his
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job, he searched for a conveyance so that he might reach in time for the repayment of the debt, but
he could not find any. So, he took a piece of wood and made a hole in it, inserted in it one thousand
Dinars and a letter to the lender and then closed (i.e. sealed) the hole tightly. He took the piece of
wood to the sea and said. ‘O Allah! You know well that I took a loan of one thousand Dinars from so-
and-so. He demanded a surety from me but I told him that Allah’s Guarantee was sufficient and he
accepted Your guarantee. He then asked for a witness and I told him that Allah was sufficient as a
Witness, and he accepted You as a Witness. No doubt, I tried hard to find a conveyance so that I
could pay his money but could not find, so I hand over this money to You.’ Saying that, he threw the
piece of wood into the sea till it went out far into it, and then he went away. Meanwhile he started
searching for a conveyance in order to reach the creditor’s country.
One day the lender came out of his house to see whether a ship had arrived bringing his money,
and all of a sudden he saw the piece of wood in which his money had been deposited. He took it
home to use for fire. When he sawed it, he found his money and the letter inside it. Shortly after that,
the debtor came bringing one thousand Dinars to him and said, ‘By Allah, I had been trying hard to
get a boat so that I could bring you your money, but failed to get one before the one I have come by.’
The lender asked, ‘Have you sent something to me?’ The debtor replied, ‘I have told you I could not
get a boat other than the one I have come by.’ The lender said, ‘Allah has delivered on your behalf the
money you sent in the piece of wood. So, you may keep your one thousand Dinars and depart guided
on the right path.’ “
Volume 3, Book 36, Number 483:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet prohibited the earnings of slave girls (through prostitution).
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Volume 3, Book 36, Number 470:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, “Allah said, ‘I will be an opponent to three types of people on the Day of Resur –
rection:
1. One who makes a covenant in My Name, but proves treacherous;
2. One who sells a free person and eats his price; and
3. One who employs a laborer and takes full work from him but does not pay him for his lab our.'”