Paying the Debt when it is Demanded
Issue No.1943- If the creditor demands his debt at the time he is entitled to, and the debtor is in a position to pay it he should pay it immediately, and if he delays the payment, he has committed a sin. However, if the debtor does not possess anything other than the house he resides in, the household effects, and other essential objects, the creditor should wait and he cannot compel him to sell the things he needs. However, the debtor should endeavour to repay his debt through trade and work or other lawful ways to earn some money to pay his debt.
