It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: The soul of a Muslim remains suspended until his debt is paid off.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 10156
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:حديث صحيح، وهذا إسناد حسن