The Sick Person’s Debt Paid

Usaamah Ibn Zaid was one of the companions of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.).  Once, he fell ill and so Imam Husain (a.s.) paid him a visit.  Approaching him, the Imam observed him to be greatly disturbed, repeatedly moaning and exhibiting great anguish.

 

The Imam (a.s.) said to him, “Brother, what causes you to be so disturbed and worried?”

 

 “I am burdened by a debt of sixty thousand dinars.” he replied.

 

The Imam (a.s.) consoled him by saying, “ I take the responsibility of clearing your debt.”

 

Usaamah persisted, “I fear I may die before my debt is repaid.” 

 

The Imam (a.s.) said, “Do not worry!  I shall clear your debt before your death.”  Having said this, Imam Husain (a.s.) ordered his debt to be paid off immediately.

Paighambar Wa Yaaraan, vol. 1, pg. 193; Bihaar al-Anwaar, vol. 10, pg. 43.