What is the ruling on one who swore by Allah on the Noble Mushaf falsely, but has since become remorseful for what he did?
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The questioner : One who swore by Allah on the Noble Qur'an falsely, but has since become remorseful for what he did, what should he do? I hope for information and an answer regarding this.
The Shaykh : Swearing by Allah falsely is forbidden (haram); indeed, some scholars have classified it among the major sins, whether one swore on the Mushaf or not. Swearing on the Mushaf is one of the matters of religious innovation (bid'ah) that was not known in the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), but it was introduced later. Therefore, whoever swears by Allah falsely, whether on the Mushaf or without it, has sinned; indeed, according to some scholars, he has committed a major sin. He must repent to Allah by feeling remorse for what has passed and resolving not to return to it in the future. And whoever repents, Allah accepts his repentance, as Allah Blessed and Exalted is He said:[Az-Zumar 39:53] This verse was revealed regarding those who repent. Yes.
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The Shaykh : Swearing by Allah falsely is forbidden (haram); indeed, some scholars have classified it among the major sins, whether one swore on the Mushaf or not. Swearing on the Mushaf is one of the matters of religious innovation (bid'ah) that was not known in the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), but it was introduced later. Therefore, whoever swears by Allah falsely, whether on the Mushaf or without it, has sinned; indeed, according to some scholars, he has committed a major sin. He must repent to Allah by feeling remorse for what has passed and resolving not to return to it in the future. And whoever repents, Allah accepts his repentance, as Allah Blessed and Exalted is He said:
Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful."
قُلْ يَا عِبَادِيَ الَّذِينَ أَسْرَفُوا عَلَى أَنْفُسِهِمْ لا تَقْنَطُوا مِنْ رَحْمَةِ اللَّهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ جَمِيعًا إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُThe questioner : This listener to the program has coded his name as "A A."