Sunan Abu Dawud #3252
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
Ibn Umar observes a man swearing by the Ka'bah and reminds him of a teaching from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding oaths. The Prophet's statement warns against swearing by anything other than Allah, indicating that such actions are akin to polytheism. This highlights the seriousness of invoking Allah's name in oaths and the importance of maintaining monotheism.
Modern Application
In modern life, this hadith encourages individuals to be mindful of their words and the significance of oaths. It serves as a reminder to invoke Allah's name with sincerity and to avoid trivializing such commitments by swearing by other entities.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Warning and Shirk (Associating Partners with Allah) because it cautions against swearing by anything other than Allah, emphasizing the importance of monotheism.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #3252 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Oaths and Vows (Kitab Al-Aiman Wa Al-Nudhur). It is graded Da'if and narrated by Sa'id ibn Ubaydah said:.