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Riyad as-Salihin 1586 (Book 17, Hadith 76) #38075
The Seriousness of Breaking Covenants

SUMMARY: Breaking a covenant is a serious sin and will be punished on the Day of Resurrection.

Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet said, "Every one who breaks a covenant will have a flag by his buttocks on the Day of Resurrection. It will be raised higher according to the nature of his breach. Behold, there will be no greater a sin with respect to breaking the covenant than that of a ruler who breaks his covenant with the Muslim masses". Muslim.
وعن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه أن النبي قال ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ لكل غادر لواء عند استه يوم القيامة يرفع له بقدر غدره، ألا لا غادر أعظم غدرًا من أمير عامة‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

TOPICS
covenant  *  punishment  *  resurrection  *  ahd  *  uqabah  *  alqiyamah  *  hakim

QUICK LESSONS:
Keep your word, Fulfill your commitments

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith explains the importance of keeping one's word and not breaking covenants. It warns that those who break their promises will be severely punished on the Day of Judgment. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was emphasizing that rulers should not break their covenant with the people they are ruling over, as this is considered to be one of the most serious sins in Islam. He was also warning people to think twice before making any promises or agreements, as they must keep them if they want to avoid punishment in the hereafter. This hadith teaches us that we should always strive to keep our word and fulfill our commitments, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem at first glance. We must also remember that Allah is watching us at all times and He will hold us accountable for our actions on Judgment Day.

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