It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Mahzam, may Allah have mercy on him, that a man brought his debtor to Hazrat Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, and said, "Have him imprisoned." Hazrat Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, asked, "Do you know if he has any wealth with which I can take from him and give to you?" He replied, "No." He (Abu Hurairah) asked, "Do you know if he owns a large piece of land?" He replied, "No." He (Abu Hurairah) asked, "Then what do you want?" He replied, "Imprison him." Hazrat Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, said, "No, rather I will let him go so that he may earn a livelihood for you, for himself, and for his family."