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al-Yameen al-Ghamoos - False Oaths

You must know not to give a false oath.

“And take not your oaths, to practise deception between yourselves, with the result that someone's foot may slip after it was firmly planted, and you may have to taste the evil (consequences) of having hindered (men) from the Path of Allah, and a Mighty Wrath descend on you.” al-Qur’an, Surah al-Nahl, 16: 94

The Prophet (saw) said,

“The Major sins are: al-Shirk in Allah and giving a false oath (al-Yameen al-Ghamoos) and disobeying the parents.” Saheeh al-Muslim

What does the term al-Yameen al-Ghamoos mean?

  1. False Oaths
  2. Lotteries
  3. Interfering
  4. Smiling

Read the article about al-Yameen al-Ghamoos and point to the main lesson learnt from the topic.

  1. You must know not to give a false oath.
  2. You should be generous.
  3. You must know not to be negative.
  4. You must maintain Islamic brotherhood.

Explain in your own words what you understand about False Oaths.