Hazrat Sha'bi (may Allah have mercy on him) was asked: A person said to his debtor that if payment is not made before sunset, then his wife is thrice divorced. The sun set and the debtor refused. The wife said that she has been divorced. He replied: The wife's statement will be accepted in this case, but if proof of payment of the debt is provided, then he will be absolved; otherwise, the debt must be paid.