The Oaths: Is it like a vow?
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The Shaykh :[An-Nur 24:53] And in the oath there is a binding obligation, just as in a vow. Yes, that is right. So, the oath is binding; they do not swear by Allah except to bind themselves.
The questioner : ... ؟
The Shaykh : Say: "Do not swear; it is a known act of obedience."
The questioner : ... ؟
The Shaykh : It is a prohibition, without doubt, but the obligation to fulfill a vow prevents saying that it is forbidden in reality, for the reason we mentioned earlier.
their strongest oaths that if you ordered them, they would go forth [in Allah 's cause]. Say, "Do not swear. [Such] obedience is known
جهد أيمانهم لئن أمرتهم ليخرجن قل لا تقسموا طاعة معروفةThe questioner : ... ؟
The Shaykh : Say: "Do not swear; it is a known act of obedience."
The questioner : ... ؟
The Shaykh : It is a prohibition, without doubt, but the obligation to fulfill a vow prevents saying that it is forbidden in reality, for the reason we mentioned earlier.