“A debt will be settled on the Day of Resurrection if the one who owes it dies, apart from three: A man who lost his strength fighting in the cause of Allah (SWT), so he borrows in order to become strong again to fighting in the cause of Allah (SWT), so he borrows in order to become strong again to fight the enemy of Allah (SWT) and his enemy. A man who sees a Muslims die and he cannot find anything with which to shroud him except by taking a loan. A man who sees a Muslim die and he cannot find anything with which to shroud him except, by taking a loan. A man who fears Allah (SWT) if he stays single, so he gets married for fear of (losing) his religious commitment. Allah will pay off the debt for these people on the Day of Resurrection.”
Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Amr that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of settling debts, particularly in the context of three specific situations where debts may be excused on the Day of Judgment. These situations involve individuals who have borrowed for noble causes, such as strengthening their ability to fight for Allah, providing for a deceased Muslim, or marrying to maintain their religious commitment. The takeaway is that intentions and circumstances matter in the realm of debts.
Modern Application
In today's society, the principle of taking on debt for noble causes can be seen in individuals who borrow to support charitable initiatives or to provide for family needs. It highlights the importance of understanding the context and intention behind borrowing, ensuring that it aligns with ethical and moral values.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Debts and Loans because it discusses the conditions under which debts may be excused on the Day of Resurrection.
But among the bedouins are some who believe in Allah and the Last Day and consider what they spend as means of nearness to Allah and of [obtaining] invocations of the Messenger. Unquestionably, it is a means of nearness for them. Allah will admit them to His mercy. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
Who is it that would loan Allah a goodly loan so He may multiply it for him many times over? And it is Allah who withholds and grants abundance, and to Him you will be returned.
And never is it for a believer to kill a believer except by mistake. And whoever kills a believer by mistake - then the freeing of a believing slave and a compensation payment presented to the deceased's family [is required] unless they give [up their right as] charity. But if the deceased was from a people at war with you and he was a believer - then [only] the freeing of a believing slave; and if he was from a people with whom you have a treaty - then a compensation payment presented to his family and the freeing of a believing slave. And whoever does not find [one or cannot afford to buy one] - then [instead], a fast for two months consecutively, [seeking] acceptance of repentance from Allah. And Allah is ever Knowing and Wise.
This hadith is #2169 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Charity. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Amr that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.
