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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3810

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 إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي مَنْصُورٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُرَّةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنِ النَّذْرِ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّهُ لاَ يَأْتِي بِخَيْرٍ إِنَّمَا يُسْتَخْرَجُ بِهِ مِنَ الْبَخِيلِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"They do not bring any good; they are just a means of taking wealth from the miserly."
Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah forbade vows and said:

Context

This narration from Abdullah bin 'Umar discusses the prohibition of making vows, as conveyed by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He stated that vows do not bring goodness but rather extract wealth from the miserly. This highlights the ethical considerations surrounding vows and their implications.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith encourages individuals to engage in charitable acts without the need for vows or promises. It promotes a culture of generosity and ethical conduct, emphasizing that good deeds should be done freely.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Conduct and Oaths and Vows because it addresses the nature of vows and their ethical implications in Islam.

Ethical ConductOaths and Vows

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About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #3810 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 'Abdullah bin 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah forbade vows and said:.

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