Aadaab of Business and Dealings – Part 5

1. One should not delay in settling his debts. It is reported in the Hadith that the debtor’s delaying in settling his debts despite him having the means to do so is a form of oppression.

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، يقول: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: مطل الغني ظلم (بخاري رقم 2400)

Hazrat Abu Hurayrah (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “The delaying of a wealthy person in settling his debts is a form of oppression.”