Swearing by the Prophet
Question:
Some people swear by the Prophet, or by their children unintentionally, for their tongues are used to this habit. Are they going to he held accountable for that?
Answer:
It is not permissible for anyone to swear by the Prophet or any other creature. It is from the prohibited polytheistic practices. The Prophet said:
"He who has to take on oath, let him swear by Allah or keep silent.
He also said:
He who swears by other than Allah, commits an act of disbelief or Shirk.
There are other traditions also to that effect.
Imam 'Abdul-Barr, may Allah grant him mercy, reported that the people of knowledge are unanimously agreed that swearing by other than Allah is not permissible. The Muslims should beware of doing so, and should repent to Allah from swearing by other than Allah. One should also repent from all other sins which he did in the past, adhere to the truth in expectation of the generous reward which Allah has, and out of fear of His anger and punishment. It is Allah Who grants success.
Source:
Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 1 Pages 67-68
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