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

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The delaying of a wealthy person in settling his debts is a form of oppression.” ^[1]