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Chapter: An oath is judged on the intention of the one who asks for it to be sworn.

Hadith 1653 Part A

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Abu Haraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying

Your oath should be about something regarding which your companion will believe you. 'Amr said: By which your companion will believe you.

شروح الحديث

Hadith 1653 Part B

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Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying

An oath is to be interpreted according to the intention of the one who takes it.

شروح الحديث
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