1 00:00:00,780 --> 00:00:03,779 Riyad al-Salihin 2 00:00:03,779 --> 00:00:06,780 From the words of the Master of the Messengers 3 00:00:06,780 --> 00:00:09,779 peace and blessings of Allah be upon him 4 00:00:09,779 --> 00:00:15,500 Chapter: The Prohibition of Swearing by Created Beings 5 00:00:15,500 --> 00:00:17,500 Such as the Prophet or the Ka'bah 6 00:00:17,500 --> 00:00:20,500 Or the angels, the sky, or one's forefathers 7 00:00:20,500 --> 00:00:23,500 Or life, the soul, or one's head 8 00:00:23,500 --> 00:00:27,500 Or the life of a ruler or the favor of a ruler 9 00:00:27,500 --> 00:00:29,500 Or the soil of a certain person 10 00:00:29,500 --> 00:00:30,500 Or the trust (al-amanah) 11 00:00:30,500 --> 00:00:33,500 And it is among the most strictly forbidden of these 12 00:00:33,500 --> 00:00:37,719 On the authority of Ibn 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both 13 00:00:37,719 --> 00:00:40,719 From the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him 14 00:00:40,719 --> 00:00:43,820 Who said: "Indeed, Allah the Exalted 15 00:00:43,820 --> 00:00:46,820 Forbids you from swearing by your forefathers. 16 00:00:46,820 --> 00:00:49,820 So whoever must take an oath, 17 00:00:49,820 --> 00:00:52,820 Let him swear by Allah or remain silent." 18 00:00:52,820 --> 00:00:56,039 Agreed upon. 19 00:00:56,039 --> 00:00:58,039 In a narration in the Sahih: 20 00:00:58,039 --> 00:01:00,100 "Whoever must take an oath, 21 00:01:00,100 --> 00:01:04,099 Let him not swear except by Allah, or let him remain silent." 22 00:01:04,099 --> 00:01:08,969 "Al-half" (swearing) is the oath and the vow. 23 00:01:08,969 --> 00:01:12,129 "Li-yasmut" means let him remain silent. 24 00:01:12,129 --> 00:01:16,280 From the benefits of the hadith: 25 00:01:16,280 --> 00:01:20,280 The prohibition of swearing by forefathers and other created beings. 26 00:01:20,280 --> 00:01:24,599 An oath and a vow may only be by Allah. 27 00:01:24,599 --> 00:01:27,079 Whoever must take an oath, 28 00:01:27,079 --> 00:01:29,079 Let him swear by Allah, 29 00:01:29,079 --> 00:01:33,079 Or remain silent, by refraining from swearing by other than Allah. 30 00:01:33,079 --> 00:01:39,010 On the authority of 'Abd al-Rahman Ibn Samurah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 31 00:01:39,010 --> 00:01:43,040 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 32 00:01:43,040 --> 00:01:46,040 "Do not swear by the 'tawaghi' (idols), 33 00:01:46,040 --> 00:01:48,170 Nor by your forefathers." 34 00:01:48,170 --> 00:01:50,549 Narrated by Muslim. 35 00:01:50,549 --> 00:01:53,549 "Al-tawaghi" is the plural of "taghiyah," 36 00:01:53,549 --> 00:01:55,549 Which refers to idols. 37 00:01:55,549 --> 00:01:57,549 From this is the hadith: 38 00:01:57,549 --> 00:01:59,549 "This is the idol of Daws," 39 00:01:59,549 --> 00:02:02,549 Meaning their idol and what they worship. 40 00:02:02,549 --> 00:02:04,549 It is narrated in other than Muslim: 41 00:02:04,549 --> 00:02:06,549 "By the 'tawaghit' (false deities)," 42 00:02:06,549 --> 00:02:08,550 The plural of "taghut," 43 00:02:08,550 --> 00:02:12,379 Which refers to the devil and the idol. 44 00:02:12,379 --> 00:02:14,379 From the benefits of the hadith: 45 00:02:14,379 --> 00:02:18,580 The prohibition of swearing by false deities, forefathers, and other than that, 46 00:02:18,580 --> 00:02:21,580 From those who do not deserve glorification. 47 00:02:21,580 --> 00:02:24,580 For the One who deserves glorification 48 00:02:24,580 --> 00:02:28,580 Is the Most High, the Almighty, alone, with no partner. 49 00:02:28,580 --> 00:02:32,860 On the authority of Buraydah, may Allah be pleased with him, 50 00:02:32,860 --> 00:02:36,860 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 51 00:02:36,860 --> 00:02:40,919 "Whoever swears by the trust (al-amanah) is not one of us." 52 00:02:40,919 --> 00:02:45,620 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 53 00:02:45,620 --> 00:02:47,620 From the benefits of the hadith: 54 00:02:47,620 --> 00:02:53,060 An oath is not valid except by Allah the Exalted or His attributes. 55 00:02:53,060 --> 00:02:55,060 The trust is not among them. 56 00:02:55,060 --> 00:02:57,060 Rather, it is one of His commands. 57 00:02:57,060 --> 00:02:59,060 Therefore, swearing by it 58 00:02:59,060 --> 00:03:04,060 Suggests equating it with the names and attributes of Allah the Exalted. 59 00:03:04,060 --> 00:03:07,509 The prohibition of swearing by other than Allah the Exalted, 60 00:03:07,509 --> 00:03:09,509 And among those is the trust. 61 00:03:09,509 --> 00:03:14,699 On the authority of Buraydah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 62 00:03:14,699 --> 00:03:18,699 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 63 00:03:18,699 --> 00:03:22,699 "Whoever swears and says, 'I am free from Islam,' 64 00:03:22,699 --> 00:03:26,699 If he is lying, he is as he said. 65 00:03:26,699 --> 00:03:28,699 And if he is truthful, 66 00:03:28,699 --> 00:03:32,699 He will never return to Islam safely." 67 00:03:32,699 --> 00:03:36,400 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 68 00:03:36,400 --> 00:03:39,400 On the authority of Ibn 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both, 69 00:03:39,400 --> 00:03:42,400 That he heard a man saying: 70 00:03:42,400 --> 00:03:44,530 "No, by the Ka'bah." 71 00:03:44,530 --> 00:03:46,530 Ibn 'Umar said: 72 00:03:46,530 --> 00:03:48,530 "Do not swear by other than Allah, 73 00:03:48,530 --> 00:03:53,530 For I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say: 74 00:03:53,530 --> 00:03:55,590 'Whoever swears by other than Allah, 75 00:03:55,590 --> 00:03:58,590 Has committed kufr (disbelief) or shirk (polytheism).'" 76 00:03:58,590 --> 00:04:00,750 Narrated by al-Tirmidhi. 77 00:04:00,750 --> 00:04:03,939 Some scholars interpreted his saying, 78 00:04:03,939 --> 00:04:05,939 "Kufr or shirk," 79 00:04:05,939 --> 00:04:07,939 As being for emphasis and severity, 80 00:04:07,939 --> 00:04:11,939 Just as it is narrated that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 81 00:04:11,939 --> 00:04:13,939 "Showing off (riya') is shirk." 82 00:04:13,939 --> 00:04:18,610 From the benefits of the hadith: 83 00:04:18,610 --> 00:04:21,610 The prohibition of swearing by other than Allah, 84 00:04:21,610 --> 00:04:24,610 No matter how great the object of the oath may be, 85 00:04:24,610 --> 00:04:26,610 Or how high its status, 86 00:04:26,610 --> 00:04:32,250 Such as the Ka'bah, the prophets, the saints, and others. 87 00:04:32,250 --> 00:04:36,250 Swearing by other than Allah is shirk or kufr. 88 00:04:36,250 --> 00:04:41,250 This includes swearing by honor, children, or the mercy of one's father. 89 00:04:41,250 --> 00:04:45,699 For all of this is from the shirk of words. 90 00:04:45,699 --> 00:04:50,699 The shirk of words may be major kufr that removes one from the fold of religion, 91 00:04:50,699 --> 00:04:58,259 If the person deems it lawful, or is dismissive, or mocks it. 92 00:04:58,259 --> 00:05:03,470 Chapter: The Severity of a Deliberate False Oath 93 00:05:03,470 --> 00:05:06,470 On the authority of Ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him, 94 00:05:06,470 --> 00:05:10,540 That the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 95 00:05:10,540 --> 00:05:14,540 "Whoever swears away the property of a Muslim man unjustly, 96 00:05:14,540 --> 00:05:18,629 Will meet Allah while He is angry with him." 97 00:05:18,629 --> 00:05:20,629 He said: 98 00:05:20,629 --> 00:05:24,629 Then the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, recited to us 99 00:05:24,629 --> 00:05:28,889 Its confirmation from the Book of Allah the Almighty: 100 00:05:28,889 --> 00:05:34,889 “Lo! those who purchase a small gain at the cost of Allah's covenant and their oaths, they have no portion in the Hereafter. Allah will neither speak to them nor look upon them on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He make them grow. Theirs will be a painful doom.” (3:77) 101 00:05:34,889 --> 00:05:38,079 To the end of the verse. 102 00:05:38,079 --> 00:05:41,009 Agreed upon. 103 00:05:41,009 --> 00:05:45,139 "Swears" means he took an oath. 104 00:05:45,139 --> 00:05:51,100 "Unjustly" means he is not truthful in his oath. 105 00:05:51,100 --> 00:05:54,160 From the benefits of the hadith: 106 00:05:54,160 --> 00:05:58,480 The severity of the prohibition of a false oath while knowing it is false. 107 00:05:58,480 --> 00:06:02,860 The prohibition of consuming people's wealth unjustly. 108 00:06:02,860 --> 00:06:06,410 Affirming the attribute of anger for Allah. 109 00:06:06,410 --> 00:06:10,410 The enjoyment of this world is fleeting and its provision is small. 110 00:06:10,410 --> 00:06:13,819 And the one who seeks it is lowly and humiliated. 111 00:06:13,819 --> 00:06:18,819 A false oath warrants severe punishment from Allah the Exalted. 112 00:06:18,819 --> 00:06:21,819 “The day when wealth and sons avail not (any man)” (26:88) 113 00:06:21,819 --> 00:06:26,300 Except for one who comes to Allah with a sound heart. 114 00:06:26,300 --> 00:06:30,300 The Qur'an and the Sunnah interpret one another, 115 00:06:30,300 --> 00:06:33,300 And each supports the other. 116 00:06:33,300 --> 00:06:35,300 So there is no contradiction or disagreement, 117 00:06:35,300 --> 00:06:39,300 Because they both come from the niche of revelation. 118 00:06:39,300 --> 00:06:42,360 On the authority of Abu Umamah, 119 00:06:42,360 --> 00:06:46,360 Iyas Ibn Tha'labah al-Harithi, may Allah be pleased with him, 120 00:06:46,360 --> 00:06:50,360 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 121 00:06:50,360 --> 00:06:54,459 "Whoever usurps the right of a Muslim man by his oath, 122 00:06:54,459 --> 00:06:57,459 Allah has made the Fire mandatory for him, 123 00:06:57,459 --> 00:07:00,459 And has forbidden Paradise to him." 124 00:07:00,459 --> 00:07:02,620 A man said to him: 125 00:07:02,620 --> 00:07:06,620 "Even if it is a small thing, O Messenger of Allah?" 126 00:07:06,620 --> 00:07:12,100 He said: "Even if it is a twig of an Arak tree." 127 00:07:12,100 --> 00:07:14,740 Narrated by Muslim. 128 00:07:14,740 --> 00:07:18,740 On the authority of 'Abdullah Ibn 'Amr Ibn al-'As, may Allah be pleased with them both, 129 00:07:18,740 --> 00:07:22,740 From the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who said: 130 00:07:22,740 --> 00:07:24,800 "The major sins are: 131 00:07:24,800 --> 00:07:26,800 Associating partners with Allah, 132 00:07:26,800 --> 00:07:28,800 Disobedience to parents, 133 00:07:28,800 --> 00:07:30,800 Killing a soul, 134 00:07:30,800 --> 00:07:32,800 And the 'Ghamus' (false) oath." 135 00:07:32,800 --> 00:07:35,800 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 136 00:07:35,800 --> 00:07:38,060 In a narration: 137 00:07:38,060 --> 00:07:42,120 A Bedouin came to the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 138 00:07:42,120 --> 00:07:44,120 And said: 139 00:07:44,120 --> 00:07:46,120 "O Messenger of Allah, 140 00:07:46,120 --> 00:07:48,279 What are the major sins?" 141 00:07:48,279 --> 00:07:49,279 He said: 142 00:07:49,279 --> 00:07:51,279 "Associating partners with Allah." 143 00:07:51,279 --> 00:07:52,379 He said: 144 00:07:52,379 --> 00:07:54,379 "Then what?" 145 00:07:54,379 --> 00:07:55,410 He said: 146 00:07:55,410 --> 00:07:58,410 "The Ghamus oath." 147 00:07:58,410 --> 00:07:59,410 I asked: 148 00:07:59,410 --> 00:08:01,410 "And what is the Ghamus oath?" 149 00:08:01,410 --> 00:08:03,410 He said: 150 00:08:03,410 --> 00:08:06,410 "That which usurps the property of a Muslim man," 151 00:08:06,410 --> 00:08:08,410 Meaning: 152 00:08:08,410 --> 00:08:11,410 By an oath in which he is lying. 153 00:08:11,410 --> 00:08:17,579 Chapter: Encouraging One Who Has Taken an Oath 154 00:08:17,579 --> 00:08:20,579 But sees something else better than it, 155 00:08:20,579 --> 00:08:23,579 To do that which is better, 156 00:08:23,579 --> 00:08:26,579 Then offer expiation for his oath. 157 00:08:27,860 --> 00:08:32,860 On the authority of 'Abd al-Rahman Ibn Samurah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 158 00:08:32,860 --> 00:08:36,889 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said to me: 159 00:08:36,889 --> 00:08:39,889 "If you take an oath, 160 00:08:39,889 --> 00:08:42,889 And see something else better than it, 161 00:08:42,889 --> 00:08:45,889 Then do that which is better, 162 00:08:45,889 --> 00:08:48,049 And offer expiation for your oath." 163 00:08:48,049 --> 00:08:50,750 Agreed upon. 164 00:08:50,750 --> 00:08:53,750 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, 165 00:08:53,750 --> 00:08:57,750 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 166 00:08:57,750 --> 00:09:00,909 "Whoever takes an oath, 167 00:09:00,909 --> 00:09:03,909 And sees something else better than it, 168 00:09:03,909 --> 00:09:05,909 Let him offer expiation for his oath, 169 00:09:05,909 --> 00:09:08,909 And do that which is better." 170 00:09:08,909 --> 00:09:12,940 Narrated by Muslim. 171 00:09:12,940 --> 00:09:14,940 From the benefits of the hadith: 172 00:09:14,940 --> 00:09:17,940 The recommendation of breaking an oath 173 00:09:17,940 --> 00:09:23,350 If not fulfilling it is better in the sight of Allah than fulfilling it. 174 00:09:23,350 --> 00:09:25,350 Whoever breaks his oath, 175 00:09:25,350 --> 00:09:28,860 The expiation for the oath becomes binding upon him. 176 00:09:28,860 --> 00:09:31,860 The expiation is contingent upon the breaking of the oath, 177 00:09:31,860 --> 00:09:34,340 And not the other way around. 178 00:09:34,340 --> 00:09:38,340 The hadith is evidence for the principle of interests and harms, 179 00:09:38,340 --> 00:09:41,340 Upon which the Shari'ah revolves. 180 00:09:41,340 --> 00:09:45,340 So prioritizing the greater interest is what is considered, 181 00:09:45,340 --> 00:09:50,529 And likewise, warding off the greater harm. 182 00:09:50,529 --> 00:09:53,529 On the authority of Abu Musa, may Allah be pleased with him, 183 00:09:53,529 --> 00:09:57,529 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 184 00:09:57,529 --> 00:10:02,529 "By Allah, if Allah wills, I do not take an oath, 185 00:10:02,529 --> 00:10:04,529 Then see something better than it, 186 00:10:04,529 --> 00:10:07,529 Except that I offer expiation for my oath, 187 00:10:07,529 --> 00:10:10,720 And do that which is better." 188 00:10:10,720 --> 00:10:13,360 Agreed upon. 189 00:10:13,360 --> 00:10:17,360 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 190 00:10:17,360 --> 00:10:21,389 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 191 00:10:21,389 --> 00:10:25,389 "For one of you to persist in his oath regarding his family, 192 00:10:25,389 --> 00:10:28,389 Is more sinful for him in the sight of Allah the Exalted, 193 00:10:28,389 --> 00:10:32,740 Than to pay the expiation that Allah has obligated upon him." 194 00:10:32,740 --> 00:10:35,059 Agreed upon. 195 00:10:35,059 --> 00:10:37,059 His saying "persist" (yaluj), 196 00:10:37,059 --> 00:10:41,259 Means he continues in it and does not offer expiation. 197 00:10:41,259 --> 00:10:43,259 And his saying "more sinful" (athamu), 198 00:10:43,259 --> 00:10:46,570 Means more sinful. 199 00:10:46,570 --> 00:10:49,889 From the benefits of the hadith: 200 00:10:49,889 --> 00:10:52,889 Whoever takes an oath concerning his family, 201 00:10:52,889 --> 00:10:55,889 Where they are harmed by his failure to break the oath in that matter. 202 00:10:55,889 --> 00:10:57,889 It is therefore appropriate that he should break it. 203 00:10:57,889 --> 00:10:59,889 He should do that thing. 204 00:10:59,889 --> 00:11:01,889 And offer expiation for his oath. 205 00:11:01,889 --> 00:11:04,950 If he says, "I will not break my oath," 206 00:11:04,950 --> 00:11:08,950 "Rather, I will refrain from breaking it for fear of sin," 207 00:11:08,950 --> 00:11:11,980 Then he is mistaken in this statement. 208 00:11:11,980 --> 00:11:13,980 In fact, persisting in not breaking the oath, 209 00:11:13,980 --> 00:11:15,980 And causing harm to his family, 210 00:11:15,980 --> 00:11:18,980 Is more sinful than breaking the oath. 211 00:11:18,980 --> 00:11:23,980 This must be understood as applying when there is no sin in breaking the oath. 212 00:11:23,980 --> 00:11:28,399 Breaking an oath is better than persisting in it, 213 00:11:28,399 --> 00:11:31,399 If there is a preponderant benefit in breaking it. 214 00:11:31,399 --> 00:11:36,879 There is an exhortation to remove harm from one's family and to care for them according to the path of Allah, 215 00:11:36,879 --> 00:11:39,879 Not according to erratic whims. 216 00:11:39,879 --> 00:11:44,330 Returning from a mistake is better than persisting in it. 217 00:11:44,330 --> 00:11:48,330 This is not considered a flaw that diminishes the one who does it. 218 00:11:48,330 --> 00:11:53,330 Rather, it is a virtue that only the most resolute of men can attain, 219 00:11:53,330 --> 00:12:02,179 Those who prioritize the truth over their own selves. 220 00:12:02,179 --> 00:12:05,179 Chapter: On the pardon for unintentional oaths. 221 00:12:05,179 --> 00:12:08,179 And that there is no expiation for them. 222 00:12:08,179 --> 00:12:12,179 This refers to what slips off the tongue without the intention of swearing an oath. 223 00:12:12,179 --> 00:12:14,179 Such as one’s habitual saying, 224 00:12:14,179 --> 00:12:15,179 "No, by Allah," 225 00:12:15,179 --> 00:12:17,179 And "Yes, by Allah," 226 00:12:17,179 --> 00:12:20,200 And the like. 227 00:12:20,200 --> 00:12:22,200 Allah the Exalted said: 228 00:12:22,200 --> 00:12:26,200 ﴾ Allah will not hold you accountable for what is unintentional in your oaths. ﴿ 229 00:12:26,200 --> 00:12:31,200 “Allah will not take you to task for that which is unintentional in your oaths, but He will take you to task for the oaths which ye swear in earnest. The expiation thereof is the feeding of ten of the needy with the average of that wherewith ye feed your own folk, or the clothing of them, or the liberation of a slave, and for him who findeth not (the wherewithal to do so) then a three days' fast. This is the expiation of your oaths when ye have sworn; and keep your oaths. Thus Allah expoundeth unto you His revelations in order that ye may give thanks.” (5:89) 230 00:12:31,200 --> 00:12:38,230 “Allah will not take you to task for that which is unintentional in your oaths, but He will take you to task for the oaths which ye swear in earnest. The expiation thereof is the feeding of ten of the needy with the average of that wherewith ye feed your own folk, or the clothing of them, or the liberation of a slave, and for him who findeth not (the wherewithal to do so) then a three days' fast. This is the expiation of your oaths when ye have sworn; and keep your oaths. Thus Allah expoundeth unto you His revelations in order that ye may give thanks.” (5:89) 231 00:12:38,230 --> 00:12:42,259 “Allah will not take you to task for that which is unintentional in your oaths, but He will take you to task for the oaths which ye swear in earnest. The expiation thereof is the feeding of ten of the needy with the average of that wherewith ye feed your own folk, or the clothing of them, or the liberation of a slave, and for him who findeth not (the wherewithal to do so) then a three days' fast. This is the expiation of your oaths when ye have sworn; and keep your oaths. Thus Allah expoundeth unto you His revelations in order that ye may give thanks.” (5:89) 232 00:12:42,259 --> 00:12:46,259 And whoever cannot find [the means], then a fast of three days. 233 00:12:46,259 --> 00:12:50,259 “Allah will not take you to task for that which is unintentional in your oaths, but He will take you to task for the oaths which ye swear in earnest. The expiation thereof is the feeding of ten of the needy with the average of that wherewith ye feed your own folk, or the clothing of them, or the liberation of a slave, and for him who findeth not (the wherewithal to do so) then a three days' fast. This is the expiation of your oaths when ye have sworn; and keep your oaths. Thus Allah expoundeth unto you His revelations in order that ye may give thanks.” (5:89) 234 00:12:50,259 --> 00:12:53,259 And guard your oaths. 235 00:12:53,259 --> 00:12:58,379 On the authority of 'A'ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, who said: 236 00:12:58,379 --> 00:13:00,379 This verse was revealed: 237 00:13:00,379 --> 00:13:05,379 ﴾ Allah will not hold you accountable for what is unintentional in your oaths. ﴿ 238 00:13:05,379 --> 00:13:07,379 Regarding a man saying, 239 00:13:07,379 --> 00:13:08,379 "No, by Allah," 240 00:13:08,379 --> 00:13:10,379 And "Yes, by Allah." 241 00:13:10,379 --> 00:13:14,279 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 242 00:13:14,279 --> 00:13:16,279 From the benefits of the hadith: 243 00:13:16,279 --> 00:13:21,570 An illustration of the vastness of Allah’s mercy toward His servants and His immense kindness. 244 00:13:21,570 --> 00:13:24,570 And that He is more merciful to them than they are to themselves. 245 00:13:24,570 --> 00:13:28,110 The oath that occurs in speech, 246 00:13:28,110 --> 00:13:30,110 Such as "No, by Allah," 247 00:13:30,110 --> 00:13:32,110 And "Yes, by Allah," 248 00:13:32,110 --> 00:13:37,110 And similar expressions that slip off the tongue without intention, 249 00:13:37,110 --> 00:13:39,110 Allah does not hold us accountable for them. 250 00:13:39,110 --> 00:13:42,690 The interpretation of "unintentional" in oaths, 251 00:13:42,690 --> 00:13:46,690 Is that it is an oath made without intention. 252 00:13:46,690 --> 00:13:48,690 It is not as some have said, 253 00:13:48,690 --> 00:13:50,690 That it is in jest, or in sin, 254 00:13:50,690 --> 00:13:52,690 Or based on a strong assumption, 255 00:13:52,690 --> 00:13:54,690 Or in anger, 256 00:13:54,690 --> 00:13:56,690 Or out of forgetfulness, 257 00:13:56,690 --> 00:14:03,629 Or regarding the abstention from food, drink, or clothing. 258 00:14:03,629 --> 00:14:06,629 Chapter: The dislike of swearing oaths in sales. 259 00:14:06,629 --> 00:14:08,629 Even if one is truthful. 260 00:14:08,629 --> 00:14:13,820 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 261 00:14:13,820 --> 00:14:18,820 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say: 262 00:14:18,820 --> 00:14:21,940 "Swearing an oath may sell the merchandise," 263 00:14:21,940 --> 00:14:25,039 "But it wipes out the earnings." 264 00:14:25,039 --> 00:14:28,350 Agreed upon. 265 00:14:28,350 --> 00:14:33,639 "May sell" means it is a cause for its promotion and a means of [attracting] it. 266 00:14:33,639 --> 00:14:35,639 "Wipes out the earnings," 267 00:14:35,639 --> 00:14:40,789 Meaning it removes the blessing and the increase. 268 00:14:40,789 --> 00:14:43,789 On the authority of Abu Qatadah, may Allah be pleased with him, 269 00:14:43,789 --> 00:14:48,789 That he heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say: 270 00:14:48,789 --> 00:14:52,789 "Beware of excessive swearing in sales," 271 00:14:52,789 --> 00:14:56,919 "For it promotes [the sale] but then wipes out [the blessing]." 272 00:14:56,919 --> 00:14:58,919 Narrated by Muslim. 273 00:14:58,919 --> 00:15:03,009 From the benefits of the hadiths: 274 00:15:03,009 --> 00:15:06,009 The exhortation to abandon swearing in sales, 275 00:15:06,009 --> 00:15:08,009 Because it contains harms. 276 00:15:08,009 --> 00:15:09,009 Among them: 277 00:15:09,009 --> 00:15:13,009 Making the name of Allah the Exalted a tool for promoting merchandise, 278 00:15:13,009 --> 00:15:16,009 And acquiring the fleeting goods of this world. 279 00:15:16,009 --> 00:15:21,389 This is considered a degradation of His name, Blessed and Exalted is He. 280 00:15:21,389 --> 00:15:26,389 Swearing by Allah in a sale, if one is truthful, is disliked. 281 00:15:26,389 --> 00:15:28,389 And if one is lying, 282 00:15:28,389 --> 00:15:30,389 It is a "plunging" oath (al-yamin al-ghamus). 283 00:15:30,389 --> 00:15:32,870 We ask Allah for safety. 284 00:15:32,870 --> 00:15:35,870 Swearing by Allah in a sale, 285 00:15:35,870 --> 00:15:38,870 May promote the merchandise and increase sales, 286 00:15:38,870 --> 00:15:42,190 But it wipes out the profit. 287 00:15:42,190 --> 00:15:44,190 The blessing in things, 288 00:15:44,190 --> 00:15:48,190 Is not in their quantity, their fame, or their popularity, 289 00:15:48,190 --> 00:15:53,019 But rather in their benefit and their fruit. 290 00:15:53,019 --> 00:15:57,019 Riyad al-Salihin.