We often swear to a guest, saying, “By Allah, you will eat with us,” or “By Allah, you will not pay the bill.” What is the ruling?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: We often swear to the guest regarding the feast. We say, “By Allah.” Is the oath regarding the feast for the guest?
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
We say, “By Allah, you will eat with us,” or “By Allah, you will not pay the bill.” Is there anything required of me in that?
The Shaykh:
Yes, according to the majority, if you go against the oath, it is required of you. However, the Shaykh al-Islam says no; the intention is to honor him, and you have honored him by saying, “By Allah, you will eat” and “By Allah, you will sit here.” You have honored him with this, and the intention has been achieved.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: We often swear to the guest regarding the feast. We say, “By Allah.” Is the oath regarding the feast for the guest?
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
We say, “By Allah, you will eat with us,” or “By Allah, you will not pay the bill.” Is there anything required of me in that?
The Shaykh:
Yes, according to the majority, if you go against the oath, it is required of you. However, the Shaykh al-Islam says no; the intention is to honor him, and you have honored him by saying, “By Allah, you will eat” and “By Allah, you will sit here.” You have honored him with this, and the intention has been achieved.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2560 -3022] كثيراً ما نحلف على الضيف فنقول والله لتأكلن عندنا أو والله لا تدفع الحساب، فما الحكم؟ — youtube.com
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