The Ruling on Accepting the Oath of a Disbeliever
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Question:
Is the oath of a disbeliever accepted if he swears and he is the defendant? And does he swear by his gods or by Allah alone?
Answer:
No, the oath is not made except by Allah, whether by a believer or a disbeliever. His oath is accepted if he swears by Allah. If he lies, he is subject to the punishment for lying, even if he is a disbeliever.
Is the oath of a disbeliever accepted if he swears and he is the defendant? And does he swear by his gods or by Allah alone?
Answer:
No, the oath is not made except by Allah, whether by a believer or a disbeliever. His oath is accepted if he swears by Allah. If he lies, he is subject to the punishment for lying, even if he is a disbeliever.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل تقبل يمين الكافر؟ وما صفة يمين الكافر؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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