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." (In another hadith, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Before the Hour, usury, fornication and wine will become widespread.")