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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Etiquette of Judges), narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Ka'b, from his father, that :, states: "He asked Ibn Abi Hadrad to pay off a debt that he owed him. Their voices grew so loud that the Messenger of Allah heard them when he was inside his house. He came out to them, drew back the curtain o…"

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5417

The Book of the Etiquette of Judges

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا يُونُسُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ كَعْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّهُ تَقَاضَى ابْنَ أَبِي حَدْرَدٍ دَيْنًا كَانَ عَلَيْهِ فَارْتَفَعَتْ أَصْوَاتُهُمَا حَتَّى سَمِعَهُمَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ فِي بَيْتِهِ فَخَرَجَ إِلَيْهِمَا فَكَشَفَ سِتْرَ حُجْرَتِهِ فَنَادَى ‏"‏ يَا كَعْبُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ لَبَّيْكَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ ضَعْ مِنْ دَيْنِكَ هَذَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَأَوْمَأَ إِلَى الشَّطْرِ قَالَ قَدْ فَعَلْتُ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ قُمْ فَاقْضِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

He asked Ibn Abi Hadrad to pay off a debt that he owed him. Their voices grew so loud that the Messenger of Allah heard them when he was inside his house. He came out to them, drew back the curtain of his room and called out: "O Ka'b!" He said: "Here I am, O Messenger of Allah." He said: "Drop his debt to half." He said: "I will do that." He said (to the debtor): "Go and pay it off."

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Ka'b, from his father, that :

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ intervenes in a dispute over a debt, advising Ka'b to reduce the amount owed. This reflects the importance of justice and compassion in financial dealings, promoting a sense of fairness and understanding in resolving conflicts.

Modern Application

In modern financial interactions, this hadith serves as a reminder to approach debts and loans with fairness and compassion. It encourages individuals to seek amicable resolutions and to be considerate in financial matters.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Justice and Debts and Loans because it highlights the importance of fairness and compassion in financial dealings and conflict resolution.

Justice Debts and Loans