Excessive Oaths by Other Than Allah

Question:
This questioner asks about the one who frequently swears oaths by other than Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Does this person who swears by other than Allah leave the religion?

Answer:
Yes, it is not permissible for a Muslim to swear oaths frequently. A *halaaf* means one who swears often. Rather, he should hold the oath in high regard and respect it. Allah the Exalted said: "And keep your oaths to Allah." It was said that this means: do not swear oaths. It was also said that it means: if you do swear, then seek expiation for your oaths. One should respect the oath by Allah the Mighty and Majestic and hold it in high regard. If it happens that he errs in an oath in a way that obligates him to pay an expiation, let him hasten to pay the expiation. Yes.

The presenter:
Yes, may Allah bless you.