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Riyad as-Salihin 1370 (Book 11, Hadith 86) #37859
The Power of Mercy and Leniency

SUMMARY: This hadith is about the importance of showing mercy and leniency to those who are unable to pay back their debts.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah said, "There was a person who used to loan money to the people and he used to say to his servant: 'When an insolvent person comes to you, show him leniency so that Allah may forbear our faults'. So when he met Allah (ie, when he died), Allah forgave him". Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله قال‏:‏ ‏ "‏كان رجل يداين الناس، وكان يقول لفتاه‏:‏ إذا أتيت معسرا فتجاوز عنه، لعل الله أن يتجاوز عنا فلقي الله فتجاوز عنه‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏

TOPICS
mercy  *  leniency  *  debt  *  forgiveness  *  rahmah  *  rifq  *  qarz  *  afw

QUICK LESSONS:
Be merciful and kind towards those in need

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks about the power of mercy and leniency when dealing with people who are unable to pay back their debts. It was narrated by Abu Hurairah, a companion of Prophet Muhammad, that he said that there was a person who used to loan money to people and would tell his servant that when an insolvent person comes, show them leniency so that Allah may forgive our faults. When this man died, Allah forgave him for his kindness towards others. This hadith teaches us the importance of being merciful and kind towards those in need as it can lead us closer to Allah's forgiveness. We should always strive for kindness in our dealings with others as it can bring us closer to God's grace.

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