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Sahih al-Bukhari #2566

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَاحِدِ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ حَلَفَ عَلَى يَمِينٍ لِيَقْتَطِعَ بِهَا مَالاً لَقِيَ اللَّهَ وَهْوَ عَلَيْهِ غَضْبَانُ ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whoever takes a (false) oath in order to grab (others) property, then Allah will be angry with him when he will meet Him."
Narrated by Narrated Ibn Mas`ud:

Context

This hadith warns against the grave sin of taking a false oath to unjustly acquire someone else's property. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that such an individual will meet Allah while He is angry with them. This highlights the seriousness of honesty and integrity in financial dealings and the consequences of deceit.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith serves as a reminder to uphold honesty in all transactions. Whether in personal finances or business dealings, maintaining integrity fosters trust and respect within communities, which is essential for healthy relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Justice and Oaths and Vows because it emphasizes the accountability individuals have before Allah regarding their oaths and the ethical implications of dishonesty.

Divine JusticeOaths and Vows

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This hadith is #2566 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Witnesses. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn Mas`ud:.

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