Ibn ‘Abbas said, “When two partners disassociate and one of them accepts assets while the other accepts debts as a part of his share, if the debts could not be collected (because of the death of the debtor, his bankruptcy, or his denial of the debt, etc.), the one who has accepted the debts would have no right to demand any compensation from his partner.” This is applied also in setting the affairs of inheritors.
وَقَالَ ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ يَتَخَارَجُ الشَّرِيكَانِ وَأَهْلُ الْمِيرَاثِ، فَيَأْخُذُ هَذَا عَيْنًا وَهَذَا دَيْنًا، فَإِنْ تَوِيَ لأَحَدِهِمَا لَمْ يَرْجِعْ عَلَى صَاحِبِهِ.
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet (ﷺ) 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."
| Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 2287 |
| In-book reference | : Book 38, Hadith 1 |
| USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 3, Book 37, Hadith 486 |
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Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet (ﷺ) 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."
| Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 2288 |
| In-book reference | : Book 38, Hadith 2 |
| USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 3, Book 37, Hadith 487 |
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Narrated Salama bin Al-Akwa:
Once, while we were sitting in the company of Prophet, a dead man was brought. The Prophet (ﷺ) 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 Messenger (ﷺ)! Lead his funeral prayer." The Prophet (ﷺ) 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 (ﷺ) ), 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 Messenger (ﷺ)! Lead his funeral prayer, and I will pay his debt." So, he led the prayer.
| Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 2289 |
| In-book reference | : Book 38, Hadith 3 |
| USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 3, Book 37, Hadith 488 |
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