The Ruling on Swearing by What Is Forbidden
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to swear by what is forbidden?
Answer:
No, no, it is not permissible to swear; one does not say, “It is haram upon me” or “It is haram.” One does not make lawful things forbidden. This is not permissible.[At-Tahrim 66:1] Allah the Exalted. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Sahih al-Bukhari 2679 Let him be patient. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to swear by what is forbidden?
Answer:
No, no, it is not permissible to swear; one does not say, “It is haram upon me” or “It is haram.” One does not make lawful things forbidden. This is not permissible.
why do you prohibit [yourself from] what Allah has made lawful for you, seeking
لِمَ تُحَرِّمُ مَا أَحَلَّ اللَّهُ لَكَ تَبْتَغِيWhoever has to take an oath should swear by Allah or
من كان حالفا فليحلف بالله أو
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1362- 4717] حكم الحلف بالحرام - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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