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Sunan Abu Dawud #3262

Oaths and Vows (Kitab Al-Aiman Wa Al-Nudhur)
Hasan li ghairih

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 حَنْبَلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، يَبْلُغُ بِهِ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ مَنْ حَلَفَ عَلَى يَمِينٍ فَقَالَ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ فَقَدِ اسْتَثْنَى ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: If anyone says when swearing an oath: "If Allah wills," he makes an exception.
Narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) teaches that when someone swears an oath and includes 'If Allah wills,' they are making an exception. This highlights the significance of intention and the understanding that ultimate control lies with Allah, reminding believers to remain humble in their commitments.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied today by encouraging individuals to acknowledge the uncertainty of the future in their plans and promises. It fosters a mindset of humility and reliance on Allah's will in all matters.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethics of Speech and Oaths & Vows because it relates to the proper conduct of making oaths and the importance of intention in speech.

Ethics of SpeechOaths & Vows

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3262 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Oaths and Vows (Kitab Al-Aiman Wa Al-Nudhur). It is graded Hasan li ghairih and narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar:.

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