What is the Islamic legal ruling regarding the procrastination of a wealthy debtor who refuses to repay his debt and verbally abuses the creditor, and is it permissible for the creditor to take the matter to court to recover his right?
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The procrastination of a debtor who is able to pay is an injustice, a commission of sin, and a cause for punishment. Whoever dies owing a debt will be withheld from Paradise until their debt is paid. And whoever takes money with the intention of not repaying it is a thief, and exposes himself to ruin in this world and the Hereafter. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "The procrastination of the rich (in paying debts) is an injustice."
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