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Advice for the one who swears oaths frequently

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Question:
This is a matter in which a man who is not a close relative swears oaths frequently but does not commit apostasy. What is your advice for him?

Answer:
It is not permissible to swear oaths frequently, because this makes him sinful and indicates ostentation in the oath. Allah, Mighty and Majestic, says: “And do not make your oaths a means of deception among yourselves.” This is a prohibition, meaning a prohibition against frequent swearing. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade frequent swearing, and this is one of the characteristics of the hypocrites: that they swear to lies while knowing it. So the Muslim should avoid swearing oaths and hold the oath by Allah in high esteem, and not swear except when there is a need, and he should be truthful in his oath. The one who swears oaths frequently must repent to Allah and reduce his swearing in the future. May Allah accept our repentance and his. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-103-واجب المسلم تجاه الأفكار والآراء المضللة|صالح الفوزان|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (57:23)

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