WEBVTT 00:00:00.780 --> 00:00:03.779 Riyad al-Salihin 00:00:03.779 --> 00:00:06.780 From the words of the Master of the Messengers 00:00:06.780 --> 00:00:09.779 peace and blessings of Allah be upon him 00:00:09.779 --> 00:00:15.500 Chapter: The Prohibition of Swearing by Created Beings 00:00:15.500 --> 00:00:17.500 Such as the Prophet or the Ka'bah 00:00:17.500 --> 00:00:20.500 Or the angels, the sky, or one's forefathers 00:00:20.500 --> 00:00:23.500 Or life, the soul, or one's head 00:00:23.500 --> 00:00:27.500 Or the life of a ruler or the favor of a ruler 00:00:27.500 --> 00:00:29.500 Or the soil of a certain person 00:00:29.500 --> 00:00:30.500 Or the trust (al-amanah) 00:00:30.500 --> 00:00:33.500 And it is among the most strictly forbidden of these 00:00:33.500 --> 00:00:37.719 On the authority of Ibn 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both 00:00:37.719 --> 00:00:40.719 From the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him 00:00:40.719 --> 00:00:43.820 Who said: "Indeed, Allah the Exalted 00:00:43.820 --> 00:00:46.820 Forbids you from swearing by your forefathers. 00:00:46.820 --> 00:00:49.820 So whoever must take an oath, 00:00:49.820 --> 00:00:52.820 Let him swear by Allah or remain silent." 00:00:52.820 --> 00:00:56.039 Agreed upon. 00:00:56.039 --> 00:00:58.039 In a narration in the Sahih: 00:00:58.039 --> 00:01:00.100 "Whoever must take an oath, 00:01:00.100 --> 00:01:04.099 Let him not swear except by Allah, or let him remain silent." 00:01:04.099 --> 00:01:08.969 "Al-half" (swearing) is the oath and the vow. 00:01:08.969 --> 00:01:12.129 "Li-yasmut" means let him remain silent. 00:01:12.129 --> 00:01:16.280 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:01:16.280 --> 00:01:20.280 The prohibition of swearing by forefathers and other created beings. 00:01:20.280 --> 00:01:24.599 An oath and a vow may only be by Allah. 00:01:24.599 --> 00:01:27.079 Whoever must take an oath, 00:01:27.079 --> 00:01:29.079 Let him swear by Allah, 00:01:29.079 --> 00:01:33.079 Or remain silent, by refraining from swearing by other than Allah. 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: 00:01:39.010 --> 00:01:43.040 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:01:43.040 --> 00:01:46.040 "Do not swear by the 'tawaghi' (idols), 00:01:46.040 --> 00:01:48.170 Nor by your forefathers." 00:01:48.170 --> 00:01:50.549 Narrated by Muslim. 00:01:50.549 --> 00:01:53.549 "Al-tawaghi" is the plural of "taghiyah," 00:01:53.549 --> 00:01:55.549 Which refers to idols. 00:01:55.549 --> 00:01:57.549 From this is the hadith: 00:01:57.549 --> 00:01:59.549 "This is the idol of Daws," 00:01:59.549 --> 00:02:02.549 Meaning their idol and what they worship. 00:02:02.549 --> 00:02:04.549 It is narrated in other than Muslim: 00:02:04.549 --> 00:02:06.549 "By the 'tawaghit' (false deities)," 00:02:06.549 --> 00:02:08.550 The plural of "taghut," 00:02:08.550 --> 00:02:12.379 Which refers to the devil and the idol. 00:02:12.379 --> 00:02:14.379 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:02:14.379 --> 00:02:18.580 The prohibition of swearing by false deities, forefathers, and other than that, 00:02:18.580 --> 00:02:21.580 From those who do not deserve glorification. 00:02:21.580 --> 00:02:24.580 For the One who deserves glorification 00:02:24.580 --> 00:02:28.580 Is the Most High, the Almighty, alone, with no partner. 00:02:28.580 --> 00:02:32.860 On the authority of Buraydah, may Allah be pleased with him, 00:02:32.860 --> 00:02:36.860 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:02:36.860 --> 00:02:40.919 "Whoever swears by the trust (al-amanah) is not one of us." 00:02:40.919 --> 00:02:45.620 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 00:02:45.620 --> 00:02:47.620 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:02:47.620 --> 00:02:53.060 An oath is not valid except by Allah the Exalted or His attributes. 00:02:53.060 --> 00:02:55.060 The trust is not among them. 00:02:55.060 --> 00:02:57.060 Rather, it is one of His commands. 00:02:57.060 --> 00:02:59.060 Therefore, swearing by it 00:02:59.060 --> 00:03:04.060 Suggests equating it with the names and attributes of Allah the Exalted. 00:03:04.060 --> 00:03:07.509 The prohibition of swearing by other than Allah the Exalted, 00:03:07.509 --> 00:03:09.509 And among those is the trust. 00:03:09.509 --> 00:03:14.699 On the authority of Buraydah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:03:14.699 --> 00:03:18.699 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:03:18.699 --> 00:03:22.699 "Whoever swears and says, 'I am free from Islam,' 00:03:22.699 --> 00:03:26.699 If he is lying, he is as he said. 00:03:26.699 --> 00:03:28.699 And if he is truthful, 00:03:28.699 --> 00:03:32.699 He will never return to Islam safely." 00:03:32.699 --> 00:03:36.400 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 00:03:36.400 --> 00:03:39.400 On the authority of Ibn 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both, 00:03:39.400 --> 00:03:42.400 That he heard a man saying: 00:03:42.400 --> 00:03:44.530 "No, by the Ka'bah." 00:03:44.530 --> 00:03:46.530 Ibn 'Umar said: 00:03:46.530 --> 00:03:48.530 "Do not swear by other than Allah, 00:03:48.530 --> 00:03:53.530 For I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say: 00:03:53.530 --> 00:03:55.590 'Whoever swears by other than Allah, 00:03:55.590 --> 00:03:58.590 Has committed kufr (disbelief) or shirk (polytheism).'" 00:03:58.590 --> 00:04:00.750 Narrated by al-Tirmidhi. 00:04:00.750 --> 00:04:03.939 Some scholars interpreted his saying, 00:04:03.939 --> 00:04:05.939 "Kufr or shirk," 00:04:05.939 --> 00:04:07.939 As being for emphasis and severity, 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: 00:04:11.939 --> 00:04:13.939 "Showing off (riya') is shirk." 00:04:13.939 --> 00:04:18.610 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:04:18.610 --> 00:04:21.610 The prohibition of swearing by other than Allah, 00:04:21.610 --> 00:04:24.610 No matter how great the object of the oath may be, 00:04:24.610 --> 00:04:26.610 Or how high its status, 00:04:26.610 --> 00:04:32.250 Such as the Ka'bah, the prophets, the saints, and others. 00:04:32.250 --> 00:04:36.250 Swearing by other than Allah is shirk or kufr. 00:04:36.250 --> 00:04:41.250 This includes swearing by honor, children, or the mercy of one's father. 00:04:41.250 --> 00:04:45.699 For all of this is from the shirk of words. 00:04:45.699 --> 00:04:50.699 The shirk of words may be major kufr that removes one from the fold of religion, 00:04:50.699 --> 00:04:58.259 If the person deems it lawful, or is dismissive, or mocks it. 00:04:58.259 --> 00:05:03.470 Chapter: The Severity of a Deliberate False Oath 00:05:03.470 --> 00:05:06.470 On the authority of Ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him, 00:05:06.470 --> 00:05:10.540 That the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:05:10.540 --> 00:05:14.540 "Whoever swears away the property of a Muslim man unjustly, 00:05:14.540 --> 00:05:18.629 Will meet Allah while He is angry with him." 00:05:18.629 --> 00:05:20.629 He said: 00:05:20.629 --> 00:05:24.629 Then the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, recited to us 00:05:24.629 --> 00:05:28.889 Its confirmation from the Book of Allah the Almighty: 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) 00:05:34.889 --> 00:05:38.079 To the end of the verse. 00:05:38.079 --> 00:05:41.009 Agreed upon. 00:05:41.009 --> 00:05:45.139 "Swears" means he took an oath. 00:05:45.139 --> 00:05:51.100 "Unjustly" means he is not truthful in his oath. 00:05:51.100 --> 00:05:54.160 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:05:54.160 --> 00:05:58.480 The severity of the prohibition of a false oath while knowing it is false. 00:05:58.480 --> 00:06:02.860 The prohibition of consuming people's wealth unjustly. 00:06:02.860 --> 00:06:06.410 Affirming the attribute of anger for Allah. 00:06:06.410 --> 00:06:10.410 The enjoyment of this world is fleeting and its provision is small. 00:06:10.410 --> 00:06:13.819 And the one who seeks it is lowly and humiliated. 00:06:13.819 --> 00:06:18.819 A false oath warrants severe punishment from Allah the Exalted. 00:06:18.819 --> 00:06:21.819 “The day when wealth and sons avail not (any man)” (26:88) 00:06:21.819 --> 00:06:26.300 Except for one who comes to Allah with a sound heart. 00:06:26.300 --> 00:06:30.300 The Qur'an and the Sunnah interpret one another, 00:06:30.300 --> 00:06:33.300 And each supports the other. 00:06:33.300 --> 00:06:35.300 So there is no contradiction or disagreement, 00:06:35.300 --> 00:06:39.300 Because they both come from the niche of revelation. 00:06:39.300 --> 00:06:42.360 On the authority of Abu Umamah, 00:06:42.360 --> 00:06:46.360 Iyas Ibn Tha'labah al-Harithi, may Allah be pleased with him, 00:06:46.360 --> 00:06:50.360 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:06:50.360 --> 00:06:54.459 "Whoever usurps the right of a Muslim man by his oath, 00:06:54.459 --> 00:06:57.459 Allah has made the Fire mandatory for him, 00:06:57.459 --> 00:07:00.459 And has forbidden Paradise to him." 00:07:00.459 --> 00:07:02.620 A man said to him: 00:07:02.620 --> 00:07:06.620 "Even if it is a small thing, O Messenger of Allah?" 00:07:06.620 --> 00:07:12.100 He said: "Even if it is a twig of an Arak tree." 00:07:12.100 --> 00:07:14.740 Narrated by Muslim. 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, 00:07:18.740 --> 00:07:22.740 From the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who said: 00:07:22.740 --> 00:07:24.800 "The major sins are: 00:07:24.800 --> 00:07:26.800 Associating partners with Allah, 00:07:26.800 --> 00:07:28.800 Disobedience to parents, 00:07:28.800 --> 00:07:30.800 Killing a soul, 00:07:30.800 --> 00:07:32.800 And the 'Ghamus' (false) oath." 00:07:32.800 --> 00:07:35.800 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 00:07:35.800 --> 00:07:38.060 In a narration: 00:07:38.060 --> 00:07:42.120 A Bedouin came to the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:07:42.120 --> 00:07:44.120 And said: 00:07:44.120 --> 00:07:46.120 "O Messenger of Allah, 00:07:46.120 --> 00:07:48.279 What are the major sins?" 00:07:48.279 --> 00:07:49.279 He said: 00:07:49.279 --> 00:07:51.279 "Associating partners with Allah." 00:07:51.279 --> 00:07:52.379 He said: 00:07:52.379 --> 00:07:54.379 "Then what?" 00:07:54.379 --> 00:07:55.410 He said: 00:07:55.410 --> 00:07:58.410 "The Ghamus oath." 00:07:58.410 --> 00:07:59.410 I asked: 00:07:59.410 --> 00:08:01.410 "And what is the Ghamus oath?" 00:08:01.410 --> 00:08:03.410 He said: 00:08:03.410 --> 00:08:06.410 "That which usurps the property of a Muslim man," 00:08:06.410 --> 00:08:08.410 Meaning: 00:08:08.410 --> 00:08:11.410 By an oath in which he is lying. 00:08:11.410 --> 00:08:17.579 Chapter: Encouraging One Who Has Taken an Oath 00:08:17.579 --> 00:08:20.579 But sees something else better than it, 00:08:20.579 --> 00:08:23.579 To do that which is better, 00:08:23.579 --> 00:08:26.579 Then offer expiation for his oath. 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: 00:08:32.860 --> 00:08:36.889 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said to me: 00:08:36.889 --> 00:08:39.889 "If you take an oath, 00:08:39.889 --> 00:08:42.889 And see something else better than it, 00:08:42.889 --> 00:08:45.889 Then do that which is better, 00:08:45.889 --> 00:08:48.049 And offer expiation for your oath." 00:08:48.049 --> 00:08:50.750 Agreed upon. 00:08:50.750 --> 00:08:53.750 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, 00:08:53.750 --> 00:08:57.750 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:08:57.750 --> 00:09:00.909 "Whoever takes an oath, 00:09:00.909 --> 00:09:03.909 And sees something else better than it, 00:09:03.909 --> 00:09:05.909 Let him offer expiation for his oath, 00:09:05.909 --> 00:09:08.909 And do that which is better." 00:09:08.909 --> 00:09:12.940 Narrated by Muslim. 00:09:12.940 --> 00:09:14.940 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:09:14.940 --> 00:09:17.940 The recommendation of breaking an oath 00:09:17.940 --> 00:09:23.350 If not fulfilling it is better in the sight of Allah than fulfilling it. 00:09:23.350 --> 00:09:25.350 Whoever breaks his oath, 00:09:25.350 --> 00:09:28.860 The expiation for the oath becomes binding upon him. 00:09:28.860 --> 00:09:31.860 The expiation is contingent upon the breaking of the oath, 00:09:31.860 --> 00:09:34.340 And not the other way around. 00:09:34.340 --> 00:09:38.340 The hadith is evidence for the principle of interests and harms, 00:09:38.340 --> 00:09:41.340 Upon which the Shari'ah revolves. 00:09:41.340 --> 00:09:45.340 So prioritizing the greater interest is what is considered, 00:09:45.340 --> 00:09:50.529 And likewise, warding off the greater harm. 00:09:50.529 --> 00:09:53.529 On the authority of Abu Musa, may Allah be pleased with him, 00:09:53.529 --> 00:09:57.529 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:09:57.529 --> 00:10:02.529 "By Allah, if Allah wills, I do not take an oath, 00:10:02.529 --> 00:10:04.529 Then see something better than it, 00:10:04.529 --> 00:10:07.529 Except that I offer expiation for my oath, 00:10:07.529 --> 00:10:10.720 And do that which is better." 00:10:10.720 --> 00:10:13.360 Agreed upon. 00:10:13.360 --> 00:10:17.360 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:10:17.360 --> 00:10:21.389 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:10:21.389 --> 00:10:25.389 "For one of you to persist in his oath regarding his family, 00:10:25.389 --> 00:10:28.389 Is more sinful for him in the sight of Allah the Exalted, 00:10:28.389 --> 00:10:32.740 Than to pay the expiation that Allah has obligated upon him." 00:10:32.740 --> 00:10:35.059 Agreed upon. 00:10:35.059 --> 00:10:37.059 His saying "persist" (yaluj), 00:10:37.059 --> 00:10:41.259 Means he continues in it and does not offer expiation. 00:10:41.259 --> 00:10:43.259 And his saying "more sinful" (athamu), 00:10:43.259 --> 00:10:46.570 Means more sinful. 00:10:46.570 --> 00:10:49.889 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:10:49.889 --> 00:10:52.889 Whoever takes an oath concerning his family, 00:10:52.889 --> 00:10:55.889 Where they are harmed by his failure to break the oath in that matter. 00:10:55.889 --> 00:10:57.889 It is therefore appropriate that he should break it. 00:10:57.889 --> 00:10:59.889 He should do that thing. 00:10:59.889 --> 00:11:01.889 And offer expiation for his oath. 00:11:01.889 --> 00:11:04.950 If he says, "I will not break my oath," 00:11:04.950 --> 00:11:08.950 "Rather, I will refrain from breaking it for fear of sin," 00:11:08.950 --> 00:11:11.980 Then he is mistaken in this statement. 00:11:11.980 --> 00:11:13.980 In fact, persisting in not breaking the oath, 00:11:13.980 --> 00:11:15.980 And causing harm to his family, 00:11:15.980 --> 00:11:18.980 Is more sinful than breaking the oath. 00:11:18.980 --> 00:11:23.980 This must be understood as applying when there is no sin in breaking the oath. 00:11:23.980 --> 00:11:28.399 Breaking an oath is better than persisting in it, 00:11:28.399 --> 00:11:31.399 If there is a preponderant benefit in breaking it. 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, 00:11:36.879 --> 00:11:39.879 Not according to erratic whims. 00:11:39.879 --> 00:11:44.330 Returning from a mistake is better than persisting in it. 00:11:44.330 --> 00:11:48.330 This is not considered a flaw that diminishes the one who does it. 00:11:48.330 --> 00:11:53.330 Rather, it is a virtue that only the most resolute of men can attain, 00:11:53.330 --> 00:12:02.179 Those who prioritize the truth over their own selves. 00:12:02.179 --> 00:12:05.179 Chapter: On the pardon for unintentional oaths. 00:12:05.179 --> 00:12:08.179 And that there is no expiation for them. 00:12:08.179 --> 00:12:12.179 This refers to what slips off the tongue without the intention of swearing an oath. 00:12:12.179 --> 00:12:14.179 Such as one’s habitual saying, 00:12:14.179 --> 00:12:15.179 "No, by Allah," 00:12:15.179 --> 00:12:17.179 And "Yes, by Allah," 00:12:17.179 --> 00:12:20.200 And the like. 00:12:20.200 --> 00:12:22.200 Allah the Exalted said: 00:12:22.200 --> 00:12:26.200 ﴾ Allah will not hold you accountable for what is unintentional in your oaths. ﴿ 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) 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) 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) 00:12:42.259 --> 00:12:46.259 And whoever cannot find [the means], then a fast of three days. 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) 00:12:50.259 --> 00:12:53.259 And guard your oaths. 00:12:53.259 --> 00:12:58.379 On the authority of 'A'ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, who said: 00:12:58.379 --> 00:13:00.379 This verse was revealed: 00:13:00.379 --> 00:13:05.379 ﴾ Allah will not hold you accountable for what is unintentional in your oaths. ﴿ 00:13:05.379 --> 00:13:07.379 Regarding a man saying, 00:13:07.379 --> 00:13:08.379 "No, by Allah," 00:13:08.379 --> 00:13:10.379 And "Yes, by Allah." 00:13:10.379 --> 00:13:14.279 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 00:13:14.279 --> 00:13:16.279 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:13:16.279 --> 00:13:21.570 An illustration of the vastness of Allah’s mercy toward His servants and His immense kindness. 00:13:21.570 --> 00:13:24.570 And that He is more merciful to them than they are to themselves. 00:13:24.570 --> 00:13:28.110 The oath that occurs in speech, 00:13:28.110 --> 00:13:30.110 Such as "No, by Allah," 00:13:30.110 --> 00:13:32.110 And "Yes, by Allah," 00:13:32.110 --> 00:13:37.110 And similar expressions that slip off the tongue without intention, 00:13:37.110 --> 00:13:39.110 Allah does not hold us accountable for them. 00:13:39.110 --> 00:13:42.690 The interpretation of "unintentional" in oaths, 00:13:42.690 --> 00:13:46.690 Is that it is an oath made without intention. 00:13:46.690 --> 00:13:48.690 It is not as some have said, 00:13:48.690 --> 00:13:50.690 That it is in jest, or in sin, 00:13:50.690 --> 00:13:52.690 Or based on a strong assumption, 00:13:52.690 --> 00:13:54.690 Or in anger, 00:13:54.690 --> 00:13:56.690 Or out of forgetfulness, 00:13:56.690 --> 00:14:03.629 Or regarding the abstention from food, drink, or clothing. 00:14:03.629 --> 00:14:06.629 Chapter: The dislike of swearing oaths in sales. 00:14:06.629 --> 00:14:08.629 Even if one is truthful. 00:14:08.629 --> 00:14:13.820 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:14:13.820 --> 00:14:18.820 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say: 00:14:18.820 --> 00:14:21.940 "Swearing an oath may sell the merchandise," 00:14:21.940 --> 00:14:25.039 "But it wipes out the earnings." 00:14:25.039 --> 00:14:28.350 Agreed upon. 00:14:28.350 --> 00:14:33.639 "May sell" means it is a cause for its promotion and a means of [attracting] it. 00:14:33.639 --> 00:14:35.639 "Wipes out the earnings," 00:14:35.639 --> 00:14:40.789 Meaning it removes the blessing and the increase. 00:14:40.789 --> 00:14:43.789 On the authority of Abu Qatadah, may Allah be pleased with him, 00:14:43.789 --> 00:14:48.789 That he heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say: 00:14:48.789 --> 00:14:52.789 "Beware of excessive swearing in sales," 00:14:52.789 --> 00:14:56.919 "For it promotes [the sale] but then wipes out [the blessing]." 00:14:56.919 --> 00:14:58.919 Narrated by Muslim. 00:14:58.919 --> 00:15:03.009 From the benefits of the hadiths: 00:15:03.009 --> 00:15:06.009 The exhortation to abandon swearing in sales, 00:15:06.009 --> 00:15:08.009 Because it contains harms. 00:15:08.009 --> 00:15:09.009 Among them: 00:15:09.009 --> 00:15:13.009 Making the name of Allah the Exalted a tool for promoting merchandise, 00:15:13.009 --> 00:15:16.009 And acquiring the fleeting goods of this world. 00:15:16.009 --> 00:15:21.389 This is considered a degradation of His name, Blessed and Exalted is He. 00:15:21.389 --> 00:15:26.389 Swearing by Allah in a sale, if one is truthful, is disliked. 00:15:26.389 --> 00:15:28.389 And if one is lying, 00:15:28.389 --> 00:15:30.389 It is a "plunging" oath (al-yamin al-ghamus). 00:15:30.389 --> 00:15:32.870 We ask Allah for safety. 00:15:32.870 --> 00:15:35.870 Swearing by Allah in a sale, 00:15:35.870 --> 00:15:38.870 May promote the merchandise and increase sales, 00:15:38.870 --> 00:15:42.190 But it wipes out the profit. 00:15:42.190 --> 00:15:44.190 The blessing in things, 00:15:44.190 --> 00:15:48.190 Is not in their quantity, their fame, or their popularity, 00:15:48.190 --> 00:15:53.019 But rather in their benefit and their fruit. 00:15:53.019 --> 00:15:57.019 Riyad al-Salihin.