The Book of Oaths and Vows
كتاب الأيمان والنذور
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Swearing That One Has Nothing To Do With Islam
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ENGLISH
It was narrated from Salim, from his father, that he told him from 'Umar:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Allah forbids you to swear by your forefathers.'" 'Umar said: "By Allah, I never swore by them again, whether saying it for myself or reporting it of others."
ARABIC
إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَنْهَاكُمْ أَنْ تَحْلِفُوا بِآبَائِكُمْ