Abdullah b. Ka'ab b. Malik reported from his father that he pressed in the mosque Ibn Abu Hadrad for the payment of the debt that he owed to him during the lifetime of Allah's Messenger ﷺ. (In this altercation) their voices became loud, until Allah's Messenger ﷺ heard them, while he was in the house, so Allah's Messenger ﷺ came out towards them, and he lifted the curtain of his apartment and he called upon Ka'b b. Malik and said: O Ka'b. He said: At thy beck and call, Allah's Messenger. He pointed out with the help of his hand to remit half of the loan due to him. Ka'b said: Allah's Messenger, I am ready to do that, whereupon Allah's Messenger ﷺ said (to Ibn Abu Hadrad): Stand up and make him the payment (of the rest).
The hadith also shows how important it is for Muslims to settle their disputes peacefully without resorting to violence or loud arguments which can disturb other worshippers in the mosque. We should always strive for peace and harmony even if we disagree with someone else’s opinion or point of view on an issue.
