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LET US AVOID SWEARING UNNECESSARILY, ESPECIALLY WHEN LYING

 

DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER

Yaumul Jumu‘ah | 3rd Jumādā al-Ākhirah, 1448 AH | Friday, 13th November 2026

LET US AVOID SWEARING UNNECESSARILY, ESPECIALLY WHEN LYING

Bismillāh.

Alḥamdulillāh for granting us the opportunity to witness another blessed Friday.

As Muslims, we must be mindful of our tongues and avoid making oaths in the name of Allāh (عز وجل) a habit, particularly when attempting to convince others of something that is untrue.

Swearing by Allāh is a serious matter because we are invoking the name of our Creator, the Most High. His name must never be used carelessly, dishonestly, or as a means of making people believe our lies.

Allāh (عز وجل) says:

"And do not make Allāh's name an excuse in your oaths against doing good, being mindful of Allāh, and making peace between people."

[Qur'an 2:224]

The Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said:

"Whoever believes in Allāh and the Last Day should speak good or remain silent."

[Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6018; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 47]

IMPORTANT LESSONS FOR US

1. Never swear to support a lie.

Lying is sinful, and deliberately invoking the name of Allāh to make a false statement believable makes the wrongdoing even more serious. Such a deliberate false oath is known as Yamīn Ghamūs.

2. Do not swear unnecessarily.

Even when speaking the truth, avoid making oaths a regular feature of everyday conversations. A Muslim should respect the name of Allāh and use it with due reverence.

3. Let your honesty speak for you.

A truthful Muslim should not constantly need to say "Wallāhi" to convince people. Let your integrity, consistency and good character establish your credibility.

4. Fear Allāh in private and in public.

Remember that even when people believe your lies, nothing is hidden from Allāh. He knows what we conceal and what we reveal.

5. Repent when you make a mistake.

If you have deliberately sworn falsely, sincerely repent to Allāh, regret your action, seek His forgiveness and resolve never to repeat it. If your false oath has deprived someone of their right, make every effort to restore that right.

Brothers and sisters, let us protect the sanctity of the name of Allāh. Do not bring His name into unnecessary arguments, excuses, deception or dishonesty.

A Muslim's tongue should be a source of truth, not deception. Our relationship with Allāh must be reflected in the way we speak and interact with one another.

May Allāh (عز وجل) purify our tongues, forgive our shortcomings, protect us from falsehood and make us among those who speak the truth at all times.

Āmīn.

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