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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3783

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، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَحْلِفُوا بِآبَائِكُمْ وَلاَ بِالطَّوَاغِيتِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"Do not swear by your forefathers or by false gods (At-Tawaghit)."
Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdur-Rahman bin Samurah that the Prophet said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advises against swearing by one's forefathers or false gods. This highlights the importance of sincerity and the proper use of oaths in Islamic teachings, emphasizing that one's faith should not be tied to ancestral or false beliefs.

Modern Application

Today, this principle encourages individuals to be mindful of the words they use and the commitments they make. It promotes integrity and authenticity in personal and professional interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings and Oaths and Vows because it addresses the proper conduct regarding oaths and the significance of sincere declarations.

Prophetic TeachingsOaths and Vows

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This hadith is #3783 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 from 'Abdur-Rahman bin Samurah that the Prophet said:.

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