It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Qatadah (may Allah be pleased with him) that a funeral was brought to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) so that he might offer the funeral prayer over it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Offer the prayer over your companion yourselves, for he has a debt upon him." Sayyiduna Abu Qatadah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: That debt, O Messenger of Allah, is upon me (i.e., I will pay it). He said: "Will you pay it in full?" He replied: I will pay it in full. Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) offered the funeral prayer over him.