Debtor's Refusal to Repay the Debt

Question
What is the ruling on someone who borrows and refuses to repay when it is due?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is forbidden for a Muslim to fail to fulfill the rights of Muslims and to repay their debts, and God knows best.
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