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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1562

The Book on Vows and Oaths
Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ الأَزْرَقُ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ الدَّسْتَوَائِيِّ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ ثَابِتِ بْنِ الضَّحَّاكِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لَيْسَ عَلَى الْعَبْدِ نَذْرٌ فِيمَا لاَ يَمْلِكُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو وَعِمْرَانَ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏
That the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "It is not for a person to vow about that over which he has no control."
Narrated by Narrated Thabit bin Adh-Dahhak:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that a person cannot vow about something they do not control. This highlights the importance of understanding one's limitations and the significance of making vows that are realistic and achievable, promoting a sense of responsibility in one's commitments.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to set realistic goals and commitments, ensuring that they do not overextend themselves. It serves as a reminder to be mindful of one's capabilities when making promises or vows.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Oaths & Vows because it emphasizes the importance of making realistic commitments and understanding one's limitations.

Oaths & Vows

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #1562 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of The Book on Vows and Oaths. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated Thabit bin Adh-Dahhak:.

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