A dead man in debt used to be brought to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) who would ask, "Has he left anything to repay his debts?" If he was informed that he had left something to cover his debts the Prophet (ﷺ) wouldoffer the funeral prayer for him; otherwise he would say to the Muslims present there), "Offer thefuneral prayer for your friend:"but when Allah helped the Prophet (ﷺ) to gain victory (on his expeditions),he said, "I am closer to the Believers than themselves, so. if one of the Believers dies in debt, I willrepay it, but if he leaves wealth, it will be for his heirs.