Silsilah as-Sahihah 1785 — Debt is not forgiven without repayment

Sayyiduna Samurah bin Jundub (may Allah be pleased with him) reports: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) led the Fajr prayer and said: "Is there anyone from such-and-such tribe present here? ... Your companion has been held back at the gate of Paradise because of debt."