It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: In earlier times there was a man who used to lend money to people, and he would say to his servant, "When you go to collect a debt from someone in difficulty, show leniency to him; perhaps Allah will show leniency to us." So (after his death) when he met Allah, Allah showed leniency to him (forgave him).