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Sahih al-Bukhari 6763 (Book 85, Hadith 40) #6506
Taking Care of Debt and Dependents After Death

SUMMARY: The Prophet ﷺ taught that if a Muslim dies leaving behind property, it will go to their heirs and if they leave behind debt or dependents, the community will take care of them.

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, " If somebody dies (among the Muslims) leaving some property, the property will go to his heirs; and if he leaves a debt or dependents, we will take care of them".
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَدِيٍّ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ تَرَكَ مَالاً فَلِوَرَثَتِهِ، وَمَنْ تَرَكَ كَلاًّ فَإِلَيْنَا

TOPICS
inheritance  *  property  *  debt  *  dependents  *  faraidh  *  mal  *  mawlood

QUICK LESSONS:
Take responsibility for paying off your debts before you die; Look after those who are in need; Ensure no one is left without support or assistance; Divide property among heirs according to Islamic law; Show compassion towards others; Be generous with your wealth and resources.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith teaches us about the importance of taking care of our debts and dependents after death. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught that when a Muslim dies, any property they have left behind should go to their heirs. However, if they have left any debt or dependents behind, then it is the responsibility of the community to take care of them. This hadith emphasizes how important it is for us to look after those who are in need in our society and ensure that no one is left without support or assistance. It also reminds us that we should always strive to pay off our debts before we die so as not to burden others with them afterwards.

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