The ruling on a man saying, “By your zakah, do such and such”

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, some of the brothers from the Levant, when they want to emphasize a point to someone, say to him, “By your zakah, do such and such.” What is the ruling on that?

Answer:
This is an oath. This is a yamin (oath). It is not permissible. An oath by other than Allah is not permissible. It is not permissible to swear except by Allah (Mighty and Majestic). One does not swear by his honor, nor by his trust, nor by his zakah, nor by his prayer. Some people say, “By my prayer,” or “By my honor,” or “By my father’s honor,” or “By my mother’s honor.” No, it is not permissible. Yes.