What is the ruling on saying, “By my honor, I will not do such and such”?

The questioner : Yes, please go ahead. Also, a female questioner with a question similar to the first one says: Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling if a woman says, “By my honor,” or if she says to her young son, “My life”?

The Shaykh : If she says, “By my honor, I will certainly do such and such,” or “By my honor, I do not know,” or something similar to that, this is not an oath, but it is a commitment and a pledge, so she must fulfill what she committed to. As for if she says to her young son, “My life,” there is no blame on her; it is an exaggeration because he is precious to her, like the preciousness of life. May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh.