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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The Meaning of the Hadith: "Whoever Vows to Obey Allah, Let Him Obey Him," and the Permissible Vow

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Question:
The Honorable Shaykh says that there is no drawing near to Allah unless it is [in accordance with His command]. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Whoever vows to obey Allah or not to obeyمن نظر أن يطيع الله أو لا يطيع
Is it not permissible to obey?

Answer:
This is permissible.
Source شرح قرة عيون الموحدين في تحقيق دعوة الأنبياء والمرسلين، باب ما جاء في ذمة الله وذمة نبيه - صلى الله عليه وسلم - — islamhouse.com (1:04:29)

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