Taking an oath on someone's life
Question
Please advise on the below and if we should believe in things like this:
Someone "swears on" another person's life when trying to explain that they're telling the truth.
Is this allowed, do we believe in things like this?
Answer
It is only permissible to take an oath on the name of Allah Ta’ala . Taking an oath on anything besides the name of Allah Ta’ala is not permissible. Hence, if one has taken an oath on besides the name of Allah Ta’ala , then the oath will not be valid and one will be sinful for taking such an oath. One should sincerely repent to Allah Ta’ala and make a firm resolve that one will not repeat this sin in the future.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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