سنن ابن ماجه
Ibn Majah
كتاب الصدقاتThe Chapters on Charity
بَابُ : حُسْنِ الْمُطَالَبَةِ وَأَخْذِ الْحَقِّ فِي عَفَافٍChapter: Asking In A Polite Manner And Taking One's Rights Without Behaving In An Indecent Manner
Hadith 2422
اُردوEn
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُؤَمَّلِ بْنِ الصَّبَّاحِ الْقَيْسِيُّ ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مُحَبَّبٍ الْقُرَشِيُّ ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ السَّائِبِ الطَّائِفِيُّ ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ يَامِينَ ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ، أَنّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ : " لِصَاحِبِ الْحَقِّ خُذْ حَقَّكَ فِي عَفَافٍ ، وَافٍ أَوْ غَيْرِ وَافٍ " .
´It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to the one who was entitled to something:` “Take your rights in a decent manner as much as he can.”
Explanation & Benefits
Maulana Ataullah Sajid
Benefits and Issues:
➊
When demanding the repayment of a loan, if the debtor refuses to pay or makes excuses seeking further delay, it is natural to become angry. However, controlling one’s anger is a great virtue.
➋
‘Afaf (abstinence from sin or nobility) means that one should make the demand with gentleness and compassion.
One should not let the situation escalate to abuse or foul language.
One should only take that wealth which is lawful (halal) for him to take.
➌
The debtor should also, keeping in mind the favor of the creditor, speak in a good manner.
He should repay the loan on time.
If he is unable to do so, he should request further time and apologize.
➍ (Complete or incomplete ‘afaf)
If ‘afaf is made the attribute, then the meaning of its being complete or incomplete will be that even if anger arises, one should not exceed the limits. If one is unable to fully act upon ‘afaf, then he should observe it as much as possible.
He should observe the utmost respect for his Muslim brother.
➊
When demanding the repayment of a loan, if the debtor refuses to pay or makes excuses seeking further delay, it is natural to become angry. However, controlling one’s anger is a great virtue.
➋
‘Afaf (abstinence from sin or nobility) means that one should make the demand with gentleness and compassion.
One should not let the situation escalate to abuse or foul language.
One should only take that wealth which is lawful (halal) for him to take.
➌
The debtor should also, keeping in mind the favor of the creditor, speak in a good manner.
He should repay the loan on time.
If he is unable to do so, he should request further time and apologize.
➍ (Complete or incomplete ‘afaf)
If ‘afaf is made the attribute, then the meaning of its being complete or incomplete will be that even if anger arises, one should not exceed the limits. If one is unable to fully act upon ‘afaf, then he should observe it as much as possible.
He should observe the utmost respect for his Muslim brother.
Source: Commentary on Sunan Ibn Mājah by Mawlānā ‘Atā’ullāh Sājid, Page: 2422
