Exegesis of the saying of Allah the Exalted: “And fulfill the covenant of Allah when you have made it”

Question:
We begin with this question, which asks about fulfilling the covenant and not breaking oaths, through the saying of Allah the Exalted: .

Answer:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. May Allah send prayers upon him, and upon his family and his Companions, and upon those who follow them. As for what follows, Allah the Exalted commands in this verse, saying: matters. And others. Among those. With whom a treaty has been concluded between you and them, it is obligatory to fulfill it for them, even if they are not of your religion. This falls under the domain of Shari'ah politics, which exists between the ruler and the subjects, and between Muslims and others from the people of other religions.
If a treaty is concluded between them, it is obligatory for Muslims to fulfill the covenant. Because it is the covenant of Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, or it is , so there should be no treachery or betrayal from the Muslims, but rather fulfillment and justice. This is the religion of Islam with Muslims and with others with whom there are treaties; it is obligatory for Muslims to fulfill the covenant and what it entails. This is part of Shari'ah politics, upon which the interests of people, both Muslims and non-Muslims, are established, out of respect for the covenant of Allah, which He attributed to Himself , and He called the covenant an oath. He named the covenant an oath, . To confirm it. . So Allah, the Exalted, is the guarantor for the Muslims regarding the covenants and treaties concluded between them and others, that they respect them, fulfill them, and do not betray or be treacherous. , the guarantee from Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, that He is.
A watcher over His servants and their actions, intentions, and purposes. . What you do in your covenants and treaties with people, whether Muslims or others, out of respect for the covenant of Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, and the oaths concluded between them and others. This involves respecting covenants, treaties, and contracts that exist between Muslims and others, whether groups or individuals. And Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, is a watcher over His servants.
Regarding what occurs from them concerning these treaties, whether it is fulfillment, treachery, or breaking of the covenant. Allah is the guarantor over them, , so whatever you conceal or keep secret, Allah knows it. Nothing is hidden from Him, and He will hold you accountable for it. Yes.

The presenter:
Yes, may Allah bless you. Your Excellency the Shaykh Salih