What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3838 about?

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 Messenger of Allah said: 'Whoever swears an oath and says: If Allah wills, then he has made an exception.'""

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 3838 in the Book of The Book of Oaths and Vows.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3838

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ حَلَفَ فَقَالَ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ فَقَدِ اسْتَثْنَى ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Whoever swears an oath and says: If Allah wills, then he has made an exception.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ teaches about the significance of making exceptions in oaths. He states that if someone swears an oath and adds 'if Allah wills,' they have made an exception, acknowledging Allah's ultimate control over all matters. This highlights the importance of humility and reliance on Allah in our commitments.

Modern Application

In everyday life, people often make promises or commitments. Incorporating the phrase 'if Allah wills' can serve as a reminder of our dependence on divine will, encouraging a mindset of humility and flexibility in our plans.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Contracts & Agreements and Oaths and Vows because it addresses the nature of oaths and the importance of acknowledging divine will in our promises.

Contracts & Agreements Oaths and Vows