Some of the common people say, “It is haram (forbidden) upon me, or I divorce you, if you eat.” Is this an oath?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some of the common people, when they want something, such as the arrival of a guest to honor him, say, “It is haram (forbidden) upon me if you eat,” or “I divorce you.” Is this an oath? And what is the detail regarding this?
Answer:
This is an oath, yes, this is an oath, and it is not permissible to speak in this way. Do not say, “It is haram (forbidden) upon me,” or “I divorce you.” Do not say such things; you put yourself in a difficult position, yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some of the common people, when they want something, such as the arrival of a guest to honor him, say, “It is haram (forbidden) upon me if you eat,” or “I divorce you.” Is this an oath? And what is the detail regarding this?
Answer:
This is an oath, yes, this is an oath, and it is not permissible to speak in this way. Do not say, “It is haram (forbidden) upon me,” or “I divorce you.” Do not say such things; you put yourself in a difficult position, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [445 /1350] بعض العوام يقول "علي الحرام أو علي الطلاق أن تأكل" فهل هذا حلف؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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