1) Whoever buys a thing on credit
باب مَنِ اشْتَرَى بِالدَّيْنِ وَلَيْسَ عِنْدَهُ ثَمَنُهُ، أَوْ لَيْسَ بِحَضْرَتِهِ
2385
Whoever buys a thing on credit (1)
Narrated by Jabir bin `Abdullah
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنِ الْمُغِيرَةِ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ غَزَوْتُ مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " كَيْفَ تَرَى بَعِيرَكَ أَتَبِيعُنِيهِ " ...
While I was in the company of the Prophet in one of his Ghazawat, he asked, 'What is wrong with your camel? Will you sell it?' I replied in the affirmative and sold it to him. When he reached Medina, I took the camel to him in the morning and he paid me its price.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by understanding that lawful purchase on credit is permissible when the terms are clear and the debt is honored properly.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2385
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 1
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 570
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2386
Whoever buys a thing on credit (2)
Narrated by Al-A`mash from `Aisha
حَدَّثَنَا مُعَلَّى بْنُ أَسَدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَاحِدِ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ ... أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم اشْتَرَى طَعَامًا مِنْ يَهُودِيٍّ إِلَى أَجَلٍ، وَرَهَنَهُ دِرْعًا مِنْ حَدِيدٍ.
The Prophet bought some foodstuff on credit from a Jew and mortgaged an iron armor to him.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by documenting and securing credit transactions in a fair and practical way when needed.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2386
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 2
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 571
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2) Borrowing money from people
باب مَنْ أَخَذَ أَمْوَالَ النَّاسِ يُرِيدُ أَدَاءَهَا أَوْ إِتْلاَفَهَا
2387
Borrowing money from people
Narrated by Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الأُوَيْسِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ بِلاَلٍ ... " مَنْ أَخَذَ أَمْوَالَ النَّاسِ يُرِيدُ أَدَاءَهَا أَدَّى اللَّهُ عَنْهُ، وَمَنْ أَخَذَ يُرِيدُ إِتْلاَفَهَا أَتْلَفَهُ اللَّهُ ".
The Prophet said, 'Whoever takes the money of the people with the intention of repaying it, Allah will repay it on his behalf, and whoever takes it in order to spoil it, then Allah will spoil him.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by never borrowing casually. Borrow only with a sincere intention and a real plan to repay.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2387
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 3
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 572
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3) Repayment of debts
باب أَدَاءِ الدُّيُونِ
And the Statement of Allāh تعالى: 'Verily! Allāh commands that you should render back the trusts to those, to whom they are due...' (V.4:58)
وَقَوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَأْمُرُكُمْ أَنْ تُؤَدُّوا الْأَمَانَاتِ إِلَى أَهْلِهَا ...
2388
Repayment of debts (1)
Narrated by Abu Dhar
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو شِهَابٍ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ وَهْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ ...
The Prophet saw Uhud and said, 'I would not like to have this mountain turned into gold for me unless nothing of it remains with me for more than three days, except a Dinar which I would keep for repaying debts.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by prioritizing debt repayment over storing wealth and by treating financial obligations as an amanah.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2388
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 4
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 573
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(deprecated numbering scheme)
2389
Repayment of debts (2)
Narrated by Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ شَبِيبِ بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ يُونُسَ ...
Allah's Messenger said, 'If I had gold equal to the mountain of Uhud, it would not please me that it should remain with me for more than three days, except an amount which I would keep for repaying debts.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by not delaying due payments while holding unnecessary wealth.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2389
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 5
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 574
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4) To buy camels on credit
باب اسْتِقْرَاضِ الإِبِلِ
2390
To buy camels on credit
Narrated by Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، أَخْبَرَنَا سَلَمَةُ بْنُ كُهَيْلٍ ...
A man demanded his debt from Allah's Messenger in a rude manner. The Prophet said, 'Leave him, for the creditor has the right to demand it. Buy a camel and give it to him... the best among you are those who repay their debts handsomely.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by repaying what you owe with dignity, and when possible, better than the minimum.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2390
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 6
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 575
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5) Demanding debts handsomely
باب حُسْنِ التَّقَاضِي
2391
Demanding debts handsomely
Narrated by Hudhaifa
حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمٌ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ، عَنْ رِبْعِيٍّ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ ...
The Prophet said, 'A businessman used to give time to the rich to repay his debt and deduct part of the debt of the poor. So he was forgiven.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by being gentle, patient, and forgiving when collecting debts, especially from those in hardship.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2391
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 7
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 576
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6) Can one give an older camel than that he owes?
باب هَلْ يُعْطَى أَكْبَرَ مِنْ سِنِّهِ
2392
Can one give an older camel than that he owes?
Narrated by Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ ...
A man came to the Prophet and demanded a camel he was owed... The Prophet ordered that an older camel be given to him and said, 'The best amongst the people is he who repays his debts in the most handsome manner.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by improving repayment out of generosity, not by prior condition.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2392
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 8
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 577
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7) Repaying debts handsomely
باب حُسْنِ الْقَضَاءِ
2393
Repaying debts handsomely (1)
Narrated by Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ سَلَمَةَ ...
The Prophet owed a camel of a certain age to a man... They found only a camel one year older. The Prophet told them to give it, and said, 'The best amongst you is he who pays his debts in the most handsome manner.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by viewing repayment as a chance to show ihsan, not grudging compliance.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2393
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 9
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 578
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
2394
Repaying debts handsomely (2)
Narrated by Jabir bin `Abdullah
حَدَّثَنَا خَلاَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا مِسْعَرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَارِبُ بْنُ دِثَارٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ...
I went to the Prophet while he was in the Mosque... he repaid me the debt he owed me and gave me an extra amount.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by settling dues promptly and with gracious character.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2394
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 10
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 579
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8) If somebody repays less than what he owes
باب إِذَا قَضَى دُونَ حَقِّهِ أَوْ حَلَّلَهُ فَهْوَ جَائِزٌ
2395
If somebody repays less than what he owes
Narrated by Jabir bin `Abdullah
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَانُ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنَا يُونُسُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ ...
My father was martyred at Uhud and was in debt... The Prophet came, prayed for blessing in the dates, and I paid the creditors, and some dates still remained for us.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by seeking settlement and mercy in debt matters, while still taking repayment seriously.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2395
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 11
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 580
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9) To settle one's accounts by repaying
باب إِذَا قَاصَّ أَوْ جَازَفَهُ فِي الدَّيْنِ تَمْرًا بِتَمْرٍ أَوْ غَيْرِهِ
2396
To settle one's accounts by repaying
Narrated by Jabir bin `Abdullah
حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ الْمُنْذِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَنَسٌ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ وَهْبِ بْنِ كَيْسَانَ ...
When my father died he owed a Jew thirty Awsuq of dates... The Prophet walked in the garden, told me to pluck and pay him his due, and there remained extra for me.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by settling accounts clearly, honestly, and without injustice to either side.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2396
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 12
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 581
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10) To seek refuge with Allah from being in debt
باب مَنِ اسْتَعَاذَ مِنَ الدَّيْنِ
2397
To seek refuge with Allah from being in debt
Narrated by `Aisha
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ ...
Allah's Messenger used to say in prayer, 'O Allah, I seek refuge with You from all sins, and from being in debt.' He said that if a person is in debt, he tells lies and breaks promises.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by fearing the moral and spiritual burden of unnecessary debt.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2397
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 13
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 582
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11) The funeral Salat for a dead person in debt
باب الصَّلاَةِ عَلَى مَنْ تَرَكَ دَيْنًا
2398
The funeral Salat for a dead person in debt (1)
Narrated by Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَدِيِّ بْنِ ثَابِتٍ ...
The Prophet said, 'If someone leaves some property, it will be for the inheritors, and if he leaves some weak offspring, it will be for us to support them.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by recognizing communal responsibility toward dependents left behind by the deceased.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2398
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 14
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 583
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
2399
The funeral Salat for a dead person in debt (2)
Narrated by Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَامِرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا فُلَيْحٌ ...
The Prophet said, 'I am closer to the believers than their selves... if a believer dies and leaves debt or needy offspring, then they should come to me as I am the guardian of the deceased.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by not abandoning debt-ridden families after death and by supporting them through lawful authority and community care.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2399
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 15
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 584
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12) Procrastination in repaying debts by a wealthy person is injustice
باب مَطْلُ الْغَنِيِّ ظُلْمٌ
2400
Procrastination in repaying debts by a wealthy person is injustice
Narrated by Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى، عَنْ مَعْمَرٍ ...
Allah's Messenger said, 'Procrastination in repaying debts by a wealthy person is injustice.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by paying on time when you have the means and by not oppressing creditors through delay.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2400
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 16
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 585
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13) The owner of the right has the permission to demand his right
باب لِصَاحِبِ الْحَقِّ مَقَالٌ
The Prophet said, 'The delay in payment of debt by one who can afford to pay justifies his defamation and legal imprisonment.'
وَيُذْكَرُ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «لَيُّ الْوَاجِدِ يُحِلُّ عُقُوبَتَهُ وَعِرْضَهُ» ...
2401
The owner of the right has the permission to demand his right
Narrated by Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ ...
A man came to the Prophet and demanded his debt and used harsh words. The Prophet said, 'Leave him, as the creditor has the right to speak.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by allowing rightful claims to be voiced and by not treating creditors as wrongdoers merely for seeking what is due.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2401
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 17
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 586
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
14) If somebody lends something and the possessor gets bankrupt
باب إِذَا وَجَدَ مَالَهُ عِنْدَ مُفْلِسٍ فِي الْبَيْعِ وَالْقَرْضِ وَالْوَدِيعَةِ فَهْوَ أَحَقُّ بِهِ
Al-Hasan said that if somebody becomes bankrupt and it is established, he is not permitted to free, sell, or buy.
وَقَالَ الْحَسَنُ إِذَا أَفْلَسَ وَتَبَيَّنَ لَمْ يَجُزْ عِتْقُهُ، وَلاَ بَيْعُهُ وَلاَ شِرَاؤُهُ.
2402
If somebody lends something and the possessor gets bankrupt
Narrated by Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ ...
Allah's Messenger said, 'If a man finds his very things with a bankrupt, he has more right to take them back than anyone else.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by protecting property rights fairly during bankruptcy and insolvency.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2402
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 18
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 587
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15) Delay in the repayment of debts for a day or so
بَابُ مَنْ أَخَّرَ الْغَرِيمَ إِلَى الْغَدِ أَوْ نَحْوِهِ، وَلَمْ يَرَ ذَلِكَ مَطْلاً
Jabir said that when the creditors of his father demanded their rights, the Prophet asked them to take the fruits of the garden, but they refused. He said, 'I will come to you tomorrow,' then came and the debt was paid with blessing.
وَقَالَ جَابِرٌ اشْتَدَّ الْغُرَمَاءُ فِي حُقُوقِهِمْ ... «سَأَغْدُو عَلَيْكَ غَدًا» ...
16) The property of a bankrupt
باب مَنْ بَاعَ مَالَ الْمُفْلِسِ أَوِ الْمُعْدِمِ فَقَسَمَهُ بَيْنَ الْغُرَمَاءِ، أَوْ أَعْطَاهُ حَتَّى يُنْفِقَ عَلَى نَفْسِهِ
2403
The property of a bankrupt
Narrated by Jabir bin `Abdullah
حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حُسَيْنٌ الْمُعَلِّمُ ...
A man pledged that his slave would be manumitted after his death. The Prophet asked, 'Who will buy the slave from me?' Nu'aim bought the slave and the Prophet gave its price to the owner.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by prioritizing valid financial needs over arrangements that would unjustly block creditors' rights.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2403
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 19
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 588
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
17) To lend money or sell on credit for a fixed time
باب إِذَا أَقْرَضَهُ إِلَى أَجَلٍ مُسَمًّى أَوْ أَجَّلَهُ فِي الْبَيْعِ
Ibn `Umar said concerning loans for a fixed time, 'There is no objection to it, even if the debtor gives more than he owes if the creditor has not stipulated it.'
قَالَ ابْنُ عُمَرَ فِي الْقَرْضِ إِلَى أَجَلٍ لاَ بَأْسَ بِهِ ...
2404
To lend money or sell on credit for a fixed time
Narrated by Abu Hurairah
وَقَالَ اللَّيْثُ حَدَّثَنِي جَعْفَرُ بْنُ رَبِيعَةَ ...
Allah's Messenger mentioned an Israeli man who asked another Israeli to lend him money, and the latter gave it to him for a fixed period.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by setting due dates clearly in loans and credit sales and honoring them faithfully.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2404
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 20
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 588
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
18) Intercession for the reduction of debts
باب الشَّفَاعَةِ فِي وَضْعِ الدَّيْنِ
2405, 2406
Intercession for the reduction of debts
Narrated by Jabir
حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ مُغِيرَةَ، عَنْ عَامِرٍ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ أُصِيبَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ ...
When my father died, he left children and debts. I asked the lenders to reduce some debt, but they refused. The Prophet came, measured to each his due till he paid them fully, and the amount of dates remained as it was before.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by seeking lawful mediation and mercy in difficult debt situations without abandoning the right of repayment.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2405, 2406
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 21
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 589
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(deprecated numbering scheme)
19) Wasting money
باب مَا يُنْهَى عَنْ إِضَاعَةِ الْمَالِ
And the Statement of Allah: 'And Allah likes not mischief...' and 'And give not unto the foolish your property...'
وَقَوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى: {وَاللَّهُ لاَ يُحِبُّ الْفَسَادَ} ... {وَلاَ تُؤْتُوا السُّفَهَاءَ أَمْوَالَكُمْ}
2407
Wasting money (1)
Narrated by Ibn `Umar
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ ...
A man said, 'I am often betrayed in bargaining.' The Prophet advised him, 'When you buy something, say: No deception.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by protecting your wealth through clarity, caution, and refusal of deceit.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2407
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 22
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 590
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
2408
Wasting money (2)
Narrated by Al-Mughira bin Shu`ba
حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ ...
The Prophet said, 'Allah has forbidden undutifulness to mothers, withholding rights, begging, and He has disliked useless talk, too many questions, and wasting wealth.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by treating money as a trust, not something to squander through carelessness or vanity.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2408
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 23
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 591
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
20) A slave is a guardian of the property of his master
باب الْعَبْدُ رَاعٍ فِي مَالِ سَيِّدِهِ وَلاَ يَعْمَلُ إِلاَّ بِإِذْنِهِ
2409
A slave is a guardian of the property of his master
Narrated by `Abdullah bin `Umar
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ ...
I heard Allah's Messenger saying, 'Everyone of you is a guardian, and responsible for what is in his custody... and a servant is a guardian of his master's property and is responsible for it.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by remembering that whoever handles another's property, records, or money is answerable before Allah for that trust.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2409
In-book reference :
Book 43, Hadith 24
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 41, Hadith 592
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
