A dead person was brought to the Prophet (ﷺ) so that he might lead the funeral prayer for him. He asked,"Is he in debt?" When the people replied in the negative, he led the funeral prayer. Another deadperson was brought and he asked, "Is he in debt?" They said, "Yes." He (refused to lead the prayerand) said, "Lead the prayer of your friend." Abu Qatada said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! I undertake to payhis debt." Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) then led his funeral prayer.