Repaying debts promptly when able

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Etiquette of Debt & Loans

Repaying debts promptly when able

The Prophet (SAW) said: "Delay in repayment by a wealthy person is injustice."

Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (RA)

Explanation

Delaying repayment while having the means to pay is described here as a genuine wrong, not a minor inconvenience.

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