The ruling on saying: "By my life" in speech
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, what is your opinion on this oath, "by my life," in a phrase like, "By my life, this analogy is far-fetched"?
The Shaykh:
We answer.
The questioner:
This "by my life" in the analogy is a variation.
The Shaykh:
No, this is not an oath. This does not replace the oath. It used to be an oath, but it is now used without being an oath. It is not an oath, yes.
Honorable Shaykh, what is your opinion on this oath, "by my life," in a phrase like, "By my life, this analogy is far-fetched"?
The Shaykh:
We answer.
The questioner:
This "by my life" in the analogy is a variation.
The Shaykh:
No, this is not an oath. This does not replace the oath. It used to be an oath, but it is now used without being an oath. It is not an oath, yes.
Source
شرح الكافية الشافية في الانتصار للفرقة الناجية [ القصيدة النونية ] [ صالح الفوزان ]، بداية من قوله : يا فرقة التنقيص بل يا أمة الدعوى بلا علم ولا عرفان — islamhouse.com (42:40)
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