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Sunan Abu Dawud #3265

Oaths and Vows (Kitab Al-Aiman Wa Al-Nudhur)
Sahih in chain

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 وَكِيعٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عِكْرِمَةُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، عَنْ عَاصِمِ بْنِ شُمَيْخٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، قَالَ ‏:‏ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا اجْتَهَدَ فِي الْيَمِينِ قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ وَالَّذِي نَفْسُ أَبِي الْقَاسِمِ بِيَدِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) swore an oath strongly, he said: No, by Him in Whose hand is the soul of AbulQasim.
Narrated by Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri:

Context

This hadith describes how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would emphasize the seriousness of his oaths by invoking the name of Allah. This practice illustrates the weight of words and the importance of sincerity in speech, reminding followers of the gravity of their commitments and declarations.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle encourages individuals to be mindful of their words and promises. It serves as a reminder to speak truthfully and uphold commitments, fostering trust and integrity in personal and professional relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethics of Speech and Oaths & Vows because it highlights the importance of sincerity in speech and the seriousness of making oaths.

Ethics of SpeechOaths & Vows

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3265 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Oaths and Vows (Kitab Al-Aiman Wa Al-Nudhur). It is graded Sahih in chain and narrated by Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri:.

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