What is the ruling on swearing by trust for one who did not know that swearing by it is shirk (associating partners with Allah), and does it nullify his deeds? And if he says it after knowing its ruling, but forgetfully, what is the ruling?
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The questioner : You ask: What is the ruling on swearing by trust for one who did not know that swearing by it is shirk (associating partners with Allah)? And does it nullify his deeds? And if he says it after knowing its ruling, but forgetfully, what is the ruling? May you be rewarded.
The Shaykh : Swearing by trust is like other oaths sworn by other than Allah; it is a type of shirk (associating partners with Allah), but it is not the major shirk that nullifies deeds. Therefore, the deeds of one who swears by trust are not nullified.
However, many people, when speaking to someone, say: "By trust," without intending an oath, but rather intending reliability. For example, if he tells him a story, he might say: "This is a trust with you," meaning do not disclose it to anyone. Or he might say: "The story is a trust," meaning do not disclose it. Or he might say: "This story is under my trust and covenant." The important point is that many of those who say "by trust" do not intend an oath; they intend a covenant and reliability. In that case, it is not swearing by trust.
As for if he intends to swear by it, it is forbidden (haram) and a type of shirk (associating partners with Allah).
The questioner : Thank you, O honorable Shaykh, and may Allah bless you and your knowledge and benefit the Muslims with you. O brothers and sisters, in conclusion, please accept the greetings of my colleague, the sound engineer, Hamad ibn Muhammad al-Wabli. And may peace be upon you, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
The Shaykh : Swearing by trust is like other oaths sworn by other than Allah; it is a type of shirk (associating partners with Allah), but it is not the major shirk that nullifies deeds. Therefore, the deeds of one who swears by trust are not nullified.
However, many people, when speaking to someone, say: "By trust," without intending an oath, but rather intending reliability. For example, if he tells him a story, he might say: "This is a trust with you," meaning do not disclose it to anyone. Or he might say: "The story is a trust," meaning do not disclose it. Or he might say: "This story is under my trust and covenant." The important point is that many of those who say "by trust" do not intend an oath; they intend a covenant and reliability. In that case, it is not swearing by trust.
As for if he intends to swear by it, it is forbidden (haram) and a type of shirk (associating partners with Allah).
The questioner : Thank you, O honorable Shaykh, and may Allah bless you and your knowledge and benefit the Muslims with you. O brothers and sisters, in conclusion, please accept the greetings of my colleague, the sound engineer, Hamad ibn Muhammad al-Wabli. And may peace be upon you, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.