Sahih Al Bukhari Hadith Number 2289

Narrated Salama bin Al-Akwa: Once, while we were sitting in the company of Prophet, a dead man was brought. The Prophet (peace be upon him) was requested to lead the funeral prayer for the deceased. He said, “Is he in debt?” The people replied in the negative. He said, “Has he left any wealth?” They said, “No.” So, he led his funeral prayer. Another dead man was brought and the people said, “O Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him)! Lead his funeral prayer.” The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Is he in debt?” They said, “Yes.” He said, “Has he left any wealth?” They said, ”Three Dinars.” So, he led the prayer. Then a third dead man was brought and the people said (to the Prophet (peace be upon him) ), Please lead his funeral prayer.” He said, “Has he left any wealth?” They said, “No.” He asked, “Is he in debt?” They said, (“Yes! He has to pay) three Diners.’, He (refused to pray and) said, “Then pray for your (dead) companion.” Abu Qatada said, “O Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him)! Lead his funeral prayer, and I will pay his debt.” So, he led the prayer.

38  Transferance of a Debt from One Person to Another (Al-Hawaala)
Hadith number 2289
Volume no 3
Chapter: 3 (If the debts due on a dead person are transferred to somebody, the transference is legal)