Sunan Ibn Majah #1832

The Chapters on Expiation
Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ الْحَذَّاءِ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ ثَابِتِ بْنِ الضَّحَّاكِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ مَنْ حَلَفَ بِمِلَّةٍ سِوَى الإِسْلاَمِ كَاذِبًا مُتَعَمِّدًا فَهُوَ كَمَا قَالَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever takes an oath to follow a religion other than Islam, telling a deliberate lie, he will be as he said.'"
Narrated by It was narrated that Thabit bin Ad-Dahhak said:

Context

This hadith highlights the seriousness of making oaths, particularly when invoking a religion other than Islam. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns that a deliberate false oath carries significant consequences, equating the act to the statement made. This emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in one's declarations and commitments.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle serves as a reminder to be truthful in our promises and commitments. Whether in personal relationships or professional settings, maintaining integrity in our words fosters trust and respect among individuals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Oaths and Vows because it discusses the implications of making false oaths and the importance of truthfulness in one's declarations.

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This hadith is #1832 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Expiation. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated that Thabit bin Ad-Dahhak said:.

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