Is saying "by my life" considered an oath by other than Allah?
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The questioner : Now, many poets use the phrase "by my life." Is this considered an oath by other than Allah?
The Shaykh : It appears that the time for the Ishraq prayer has arrived. Yes, there is no harm. Regarding this question, the phrase "by my life" is permissible. It has been reported in the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and the words of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them). It is not an oath, just as saying "by Allah" or "by my life" is not an oath, or similar expressions. However, "by my life" is in the position of an oath, though it is not an oath itself. Therefore, if a person says "by my life," there is no harm in that, because it was reported from the Salaf, and a hadith regarding it was also reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). This concludes this blessed meeting. We will meet again after the Maghrib prayer, if Allah wills. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions. Please allow us to go and pray. Allow us to go and pray, and you should also pray.
The Shaykh : It appears that the time for the Ishraq prayer has arrived. Yes, there is no harm. Regarding this question, the phrase "by my life" is permissible. It has been reported in the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and the words of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them). It is not an oath, just as saying "by Allah" or "by my life" is not an oath, or similar expressions. However, "by my life" is in the position of an oath, though it is not an oath itself. Therefore, if a person says "by my life," there is no harm in that, because it was reported from the Salaf, and a hadith regarding it was also reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). This concludes this blessed meeting. We will meet again after the Maghrib prayer, if Allah wills. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions. Please allow us to go and pray. Allow us to go and pray, and you should also pray.