Library Ethics Greater Sins Chapter 39 Non–Payment of Zakat 7. Giving Respite to the Debtor or Condoning the Debt
7. Giving Respite to the Debtor or Condoning the Debt
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7. Giving Respite to the Debtor or Condoning the Debt
Regarding those who are unable to repay the debt, Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) says,
“One who desires the shade of Allah (S.w.T.) on the day when there shall be no other shade should give respite to his debtors or condone him the debt.”
The Messenger of Allah (S) says,
“One who gives respite to the helpless debtor is given the reward by Allah equivalent to the Sadaqah of the whole amount for each day till the debt is repaid to him.”
Hazrat Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) was informed about a person, Abdur RahmÄn Ibn Sababa who was claiming his debt from a deceased person. Even though people told him to condone the amount he was not prepared to do so.
Imam (a.s.) said,
“Woe be upon him. Doesn’t he know that if he condones it, for each Dirham Allah (S.w.T.) will bestow ten Dirhams and if he does not do so he will get only one for each Dirham claimed.”
