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Sahih Muslim 1651b (Book 27, Hadith 23) #11387
Breaking Oaths for Better Options

SUMMARY: It is better to do something better than what was promised if it is found, even if it means breaking an oath.

'Adi b. Hatim reported Allah's Messenger as saying: He who took an oath, but he found something else better than that, should do that which is better and break his oath.
وَحَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ رُفَيْعٍ، عَنْ تَمِيمِ بْنِ طَرَفَةَ، عَنْ عَدِيِّ بْنِ حَاتِمٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ‏ "‏ مَنْ حَلَفَ عَلَى يَمِينٍ فَرَأَى غَيْرَهَا خَيْرًا مِنْهَا فَلْيَأْتِ الَّذِي هُوَ خَيْرٌ وَلْيَتْرُكْ يَمِينَهُ

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oath  *  breaking  *  option  *  yamin  *  inqasam  *  akhir

QUICK LESSONS:
Think carefully before taking an oath or making a promise, Pursue beneficial options
EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks about the importance of making decisions that are beneficial and good for oneself and others. It encourages people to think carefully before taking an oath or making a promise, as sometimes there may be a better option available that would be more beneficial in the long run. The hadith also teaches us that if we find something else which is better than what we have promised, then it is permissible to break our oath in order to pursue the better option. This shows us how important it is to make wise decisions and not rush into things without thinking them through properly first.

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