Riyad as-Salihin, 1312
Hadith text · Matn
وعن عبد الله بن عمرو بن العاص رضي الله عنهما أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:
يغفر الله للشهيد كل شيء إلا الدين
((رواه مسلم)).
English translation
'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Al-'As (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Allah forgives every sin of a martyr, except his debt." <b>[Muslim]</b>. Another narration in Muslim is: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Being martyred in the Cause of Allah expiates for everything, except debt."
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 11, Hadith 28
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) warned the Ummah regarding debts. A debtor will not enter Paradise until his debt is repaid.<br>
2) Martyrdom in the way of Allah expiates all of a person’s sins, provided he remains patient and seeks the reward from his Lord.