It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Qatadah (may Allah be pleased with him) that one of us passed away. We went to the service of the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) so that he would lead his funeral prayer. The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked, "Did he leave anything behind?" The people said, "By Allah, he left nothing behind." The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked, "Did he leave any debt upon himself?" The people said, "Yes, eighteen dirhams." The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked, "Did he leave anything for its repayment?" The people said, "By Allah, he left nothing behind." The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Then you yourselves perform his funeral prayer." Hazrat Abu Qatadah (may Allah be pleased with him) submitted, "O Messenger of Allah! If I pay his debt, will you lead his funeral prayer?" The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "If you pay his entire debt, I will lead his funeral prayer." So Hazrat Abu Qatadah (may Allah be pleased with him) went and paid his debt. The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked, "Has the entire debt been paid?" He replied, "Yes!" So the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) led his funeral prayer.