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Sahih al-Bukhari #6387

Oaths and Vows
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ عُقْبَةَ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ كَانَتْ يَمِينُ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ وَمُقَلِّبِ الْقُلُوبِ ‏"‏‏.‏
The oath of the Prophet (ﷺ) used to be: "No, by Him who turns the hearts."
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn `Umar narrates the oath of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), which emphasizes the power of Allah in controlling the hearts of people. The phrase 'by Him who turns the hearts' reflects the belief that true guidance and faith are in the hands of Allah alone. This serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking divine assistance in matters of faith and moral integrity.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith encourages individuals to remain humble and recognize that their beliefs and actions are ultimately guided by Allah. It reminds us to pray for steadfastness in our faith and to seek Allah's help in navigating life's challenges.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings and Oaths and Vows because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) method of invoking Allah's authority in his oaths.

Prophetic TeachingsOaths and Vows

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This hadith is #6387 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Oaths and Vows. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:.

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