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Sunan an-Nasai 3767 (Book 35, Hadith 7) #18382
Forbidden to Swear by Forefathers

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) forbade swearing by one's forefathers and 'Umar vowed to never do it again.

It was narrated from 'Umar that the Prophet 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 of others".
أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، وَسَعِيدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لَهُ - قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَنْهَاكُمْ أَنْ تَحْلِفُوا بِآبَائِكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ عُمَرُ فَوَاللَّهِ مَا حَلَفْتُ بِهَا بَعْدُ ذَاكِرًا وَلاَ آثِرًا

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QUICK LESSONS:
Respect your elders and ancestors; obey the teachings of Prophet Muhammad; be humble before God; revere God above all else.

EXPLANATIONS:
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught us that it is forbidden to swear by our forefathers. This means that we should not use their names in a way that implies they are greater than Allah, or as if they can help us in any way other than what Allah has already provided for us. 'Umar was so moved by this teaching that he vowed never to swear by his forefathers again, whether he was saying it for himself or reporting of others. This hadith teaches us the importance of respecting our elders and ancestors, but also reminds us of the ultimate power of Allah and His greatness above all else.

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