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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Oaths and Vows), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:, states: ""The oath by which the Messenger of Allah used to swear was: 'No, by the Controller of the hearts.'""

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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3770

The Book of 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.

أَخْبَرَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ الرُّهَاوِيُّ، وَمُوسَى بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ عُقْبَةَ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ كَانَتْ يَمِينٌ يَحْلِفُ عَلَيْهَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ وَمُقَلِّبِ الْقُلُوبِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The oath by which the Messenger of Allah used to swear was: 'No, by the Controller of the hearts.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:

Context

Ibn 'Umar narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would swear by 'the Controller of the hearts.' This hadith emphasizes the significance of sincerity and the importance of one's intentions when making oaths. It serves as a reminder that ultimate control over hearts and intentions lies with Allah, which should inspire humility and mindfulness in one's words and actions.

Modern Application

In daily life, this hadith encourages individuals to be mindful of their promises and commitments. It serves as a reminder to ensure that one's intentions are pure and that oaths are taken seriously, fostering integrity in personal and professional relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings and Oaths and Vows because it illustrates the manner in which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized the importance of sincerity in swearing oaths.

Prophetic Teachings Oaths and Vows

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سُورَةُ الأَعۡرَافِ

Al-A'raaf (The Heights)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

وَقَاسَمَهُمَآ إِنِّى لَكُمَا لَمِنَ ٱلنَّٰصِحِينَ

And he swore [by Allah] to them, "Indeed, I am to you from among the sincere advisors."

سُورَةُ صٓ

Saad (The letter Saad)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

قَالَ فَٱلْحَقُّ وَٱلْحَقَّ أَقُولُ

[Allah] said, "The truth [is My oath], and the truth I say -

سُورَةُ النُّورِ

An-Noor (The Light)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

2 ayahs

۞ وَأَقْسَمُوا۟ بِٱللَّهِ جَهْدَ أَيْمَٰنِهِمْ لَئِنْ أَمَرْتَهُمْ لَيَخْرُجُنَّ ۖ قُل لَّا تُقْسِمُوا۟ ۖ طَاعَةٌۭ مَّعْرُوفَةٌ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ خَبِيرٌۢ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ

And they swear by Allah their strongest oaths that if you ordered them, they would go forth [in Allah 's cause]. Say, "Do not swear. [Such] obedience is known. Indeed, Allah is Acquainted with that which you do."

وَٱلْخَٰمِسَةَ أَنَّ غَضَبَ ٱللَّهِ عَلَيْهَآ إِن كَانَ مِنَ ٱلصَّٰدِقِينَ

And the fifth [oath will be] that the wrath of Allah be upon her if he was of the truthful.

سُورَةُ التَّوۡبَةِ

At-Tawba (The Repentance)

1 ayah

يَحْلِفُونَ بِٱللَّهِ لَكُمْ لِيُرْضُوكُمْ وَٱللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُۥٓ أَحَقُّ أَن يُرْضُوهُ إِن كَانُوا۟ مُؤْمِنِينَ

They swear by Allah to you [Muslims] to satisfy you. But Allah and His Messenger are more worthy for them to satisfy, if they should be believers.

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This hadith is #3770 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Oaths and Vows. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:.

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