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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the ruling on swearing oaths frequently, even if they are truthful?

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Question:
Is swearing oaths frequently, even if truthful, blameworthy, or is it of no concern?

Answer:
Swearing oaths frequently, even if it is truthful, is not recommended; because Allah (Mighty and Majestic) says, "And do not obey every oath-taker," meaning one who swears oaths frequently
And do not obey every worthless habitual swearerوَلَا تُطِعْ كُلَّ حَلَّافٍ مَّهِينٍ
[Al-Qalam 68:10]
And because frequent swearing indicates taking it lightly. It was said that "and keep your oaths" means do not swear, which is a prohibition against swearing except when there is a need. So, swearing oaths frequently, even if the person is truthful, is not recommended; because it may lead to taking oaths lightly. Also, it is using the oath without need. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الإكثار من الحلف ولو صدقا؟ الشيخ صالح بن فوزان الفوزان — youtube.com

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