If custom dictates that a man swears an oath to a guest so that he will enter his house, is this to be acted upon?
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The questioner : If it is the custom, as a sign of respect for the guest, that you swear an oath to him so that he will enter your house, is this included in...?
The Shaykh : By Allah, I do not know about this custom. I fear that this custom contradicts the Shari'ah, because if a custom contradicts the Shari'ah, it is void.
The questioner : It contradicts the verse
The Shaykh : I say that as long as it contradicts the Shari'ah, whatever contradicts the Shari'ah is void. Yes, that is right.
The Shaykh : By Allah, I do not know about this custom. I fear that this custom contradicts the Shari'ah, because if a custom contradicts the Shari'ah, it is void.
The questioner : It contradicts the verse
And keep your oaths
واحفظوا أيمانكمThe Shaykh : I say that as long as it contradicts the Shari'ah, whatever contradicts the Shari'ah is void. Yes, that is right.