What is the ruling on one who refrains from taking an oath in a matter where his right is clear, even if this results in the loss of some of his right in this world?
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The questioner:
Is a man praised for refraining from taking an oath in a matter where his right is clear?
The Shaykh:
If it is out of reverence for the oath, he is praised for it. If it is out of fear of Allah and reverence for the oath, he is praised for it, and he receives reward for it.
The questioner:
Even if this results in the loss of some of his right in this world.
The Shaykh:
Even if this results in the loss of something in this world, if this is out of respect for the oath and reverence for it, yes.
Is a man praised for refraining from taking an oath in a matter where his right is clear?
The Shaykh:
If it is out of reverence for the oath, he is praised for it. If it is out of fear of Allah and reverence for the oath, he is praised for it, and he receives reward for it.
The questioner:
Even if this results in the loss of some of his right in this world.
The Shaykh:
Even if this results in the loss of something in this world, if this is out of respect for the oath and reverence for it, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم من ترك اليمين في حق له واضح، ولو ترتب على ذلك ضياع بعض حقه في الدنيا؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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