Is saying "By the oath of Allah" considered an oath?
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Question:
Is "By the oath of Allah" an oath?
Answer:
Yes, that is the most apparent view. "By the oath of Allah" is an oath. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used it in the manner of an oath.
Q: May Allah forgive you, does it mean that one must intend it to be an oath, or does one just say it?
The Shaykh: Its apparent meaning is that it is an oath. Whenever one says, "By the oath of Allah, I will do such and such," or "By the oath of Allah, I will not say such and such," it is like "By Allah." "Aim" is a connective, a connective in speech.
Q: And "By Allah"?
The Shaykh: "By Allah" and "By Allah" are all oaths. "By Allah," "By Allah," "By Allah," and "By Allah" are all oaths with the hamzah and the hah.
Is "By the oath of Allah" an oath?
Answer:
Yes, that is the most apparent view. "By the oath of Allah" is an oath. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used it in the manner of an oath.
Q: May Allah forgive you, does it mean that one must intend it to be an oath, or does one just say it?
The Shaykh: Its apparent meaning is that it is an oath. Whenever one says, "By the oath of Allah, I will do such and such," or "By the oath of Allah, I will not say such and such," it is like "By Allah." "Aim" is a connective, a connective in speech.
Q: And "By Allah"?
The Shaykh: "By Allah" and "By Allah" are all oaths. "By Allah," "By Allah," "By Allah," and "By Allah" are all oaths with the hamzah and the hah.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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