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Sahih Muslim #4161

The Book of Oaths
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 رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، حَدَّثَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنْ هَمَّامِ بْنِ مُنَبِّهٍ، قَالَ هَذَا مَا حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَذَكَرَ أَحَادِيثَ مِنْهَا وَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ وَاللَّهِ لأَنْ يَلَجَّ أَحَدُكُمْ بِيَمِينِهِ فِي أَهْلِهِ آثَمُ لَهُ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ مِنْ أَنْ يُعْطِيَ كَفَّارَتَهُ الَّتِي فَرَضَ اللَّهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
This is what Abu Huraira reported to us from Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), and he narrated a hadith and (one) of them is that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: I swear by Allah, it is more sinful in Allah's sight for one of you to persist in an oath regarding his family than payment of its expiation which Allah has imposed upon him (for breaking the oath).
Narrated by Hammam b. Munabbih reported:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Huraira reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized the severity of breaking an oath, particularly in relation to one's family. The Prophet (ﷺ) stated that persisting in an oath is more sinful than fulfilling its expiation. This highlights the moral weight of promises and commitments in Islam.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by recognizing the importance of keeping one's word and the impact of our commitments on relationships. Individuals are encouraged to reflect on their promises and ensure they act with integrity, especially towards family and loved ones.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Oaths and Vows and Punishments (Hudud) because it addresses the consequences of breaking oaths and the ethical implications of one's commitments.

Oaths and VowsPunishments (Hudud)

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This hadith is #4161 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Oaths. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Hammam b. Munabbih reported:.

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