Jami` at-Tirmidhi: The Book on Vows and Oaths

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Chapter: What Has Been Related From The Messenger Of Allah (saws) About 'There Is No Vowing For Disobedience'

Narrated 'Aishah:
That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "There is no vowing for disobedience, and its atonement is the atonement of an oath."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1524
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 1
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 18, Hadith 1524
Narrated 'Aishah:
That the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "There is no vowing in disobedience to Allah, and its atonement is the atonement of an oath."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1525
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 2
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1525
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Chapter: Whoever Vows To Obey Allah, Then He Should Obey Him

Narrated 'Aishah:
That the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Whoever vowed to obey Allah, then he should obey Him. And whoever vowed to disobey Allah, then he should not disobey Him."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1526
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 3
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1526
Another Chain with similar meanings.
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1526
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 4
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1526
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About There Is No Vowing In That Over Which The Son Of Adam Has No Control

Narrated Thabit bin Adh-Dahhak:
That the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "It is not for a person to vow about that over which he has no control."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1527
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 5
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1527
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About Atonement For A Vow When It Was Not Specified

Narrated 'Uqbah bin 'Amir:
That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "The atonement of a vow when it is not specified is the atonement of an oath."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1528
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 6
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1528
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About Whoever Takes An Oath And Then Sees That Something Else Is Better Than It

Narrated 'Abdur-Rahman bin Samurah:
That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "O 'Abdur-Rahman! Do not ask for a position of leadership, for if you receive it due to asking, you will be left alone with it, and if you receive it without asking, then you will be aided in it. And if you take an oath and you see that something else is better than it, then do what is better, and make an atonement for your oath."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1529
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 7
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1529
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About The Atonement Before The Violation

Narrated Abu Hurairah:
That the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Whoever takes an oath, and then he sees that something else is better than it, then he should make atonement for his oath and then do it."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1530
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 8
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1530
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About Making Exceptions In Oath

Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Whoever swears about an oath and says: 'If Allah wills (Insha Allah), then there is no breaking of the oath against him."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1531
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 9
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1531
Narrated Abu Hurairah:
That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Whoever swears [about an oath] and says: 'If Allah wills (Insha Allah), then he will not have broken it."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1532
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 10
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1532
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About It being Disliked To Swear By Other Than Allah

Narrated Salim:
From his father (Ibn 'Umar) that the Prophet (ﷺ) heard 'Umar saying: "By my father, By my father!" So he said: "Verily Allah prohibits you from swearing by your father." So 'Umar said: "By Allah I did not swear by him after that, neither intentionally nor in narrating."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1533
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 11
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1533
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came across 'Umar while he was on his mount, and he was swearing by his father. So the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Verily Allah prohibits you from swearing by your fathers. So let the one who swears, swear by Allah, or be silent."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1534
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 12
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1534
Narrated Sa'd bin 'Ubaidah:
That Ibn 'Umar heard a man saying: "No by the Ka'bah" so Ibn 'Umar said: "Nothing is sworn by other than Allah, for I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: 'Whoever swears by other than Allah, he has committed disbelief or shirk.'"
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1535
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 13
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1535
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Chapter: What Has been Related About One Who Takes An Oath To Walk And He Is Not Able To

Narrated Anas:
"A Woman vowed to walk to the House of Allah, so the Prophet (ﷺ) asked about that, and he said: 'Verily Allah is in no need of her walking, order her to ride.'"
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1536
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 14
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1536
Narrated Anas:
"The Prophet (ﷺ) passed by old man walking (while supported) between his two sons, so he said: 'What is the matter with this one?' They said: "O Messenger of Allah! He vowed to walk.' He said: 'Verily Allah [the Mighty and Sublime] is in no need of this person punishing himself.'" He said: "So he ordered him to ride."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1537
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 15
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1537
Another Chain from Anas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saw a man, and he mentioned similarly.
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1537
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 16
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1537
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Chapter: About Vows Being Disliked

Narrated Abu Hurairah:
That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Do not vow, for the vows does not prevent what is decreed at all, and it only causes the miser to spend (of his wealth)."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1538
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 17
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1538
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About Fulfilling Vows

Narrated 'Umar:
"I said:'O Messenger of Allah! I had vowed to perform I'tikaf in Al-Masjid Al-Haram for a night during the era of Jahiliyyah.' He said: 'Fulfill your vow.''"
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1539
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 18
English translation : Vol. 2, Book 18, Hadith 1539
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About How The Prophet (saws) Would Swear

Narrated Salim bin 'Abdullah:
From this father (Ibn Umar) who said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) often would swear with this oath: 'No! By the Changer of the Hearts.'"
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1540
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 19
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1540
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About The Reward For Freeing A Slave

Narrated Abu Hurairah:
"I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying: 'Whoever frees a believing slave, then Allah frees a limb from the Fire for each of his limbs, such that he frees his private parts in lieu of his private parts.'"
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1541
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 20
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1541
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About A Man Who Slaps His Servant

Narrated Suwaid bin Muqarrin Al-Muzani:
"We were seven brothers without a servant except one, and one of us slapped her, so the Prophet (ﷺ) ordered us to free her."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1542
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 21
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1542
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About It Being Disliked To Swear By A Religion Other Than Islam

Narrated Thabit bin Adh-Dahhak:
That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Whoever swears by a religion other than Islam while lying, then he is as he said."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1543
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 22
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1543
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About One Who Vows To Perform Hajj By Walking

Narrated 'Uqbah bin 'Amir:
"I said: 'O Messenger of Allah! My sister vowed that she would walk to the House barefoot and without Khimar (covering).' The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Verily Allah will not do anything with the misery of your sister. She should ride, and cover, and fast three days.'"
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1544
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 23
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1544
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Chapter: The Mention Of What Eliminates Swearing By Al-Lat and Al-'Uza

Narrated Abu Hurairah:
That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Whoever among you swears, saying in his oath: 'By Al-Lat! By Al-'Uzza!' Then let him say 'La ilaha illa Allah' And whoever says: 'Come let me gamble with you!' Then let him give in charity."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1545
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 24
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1545
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About Fulfilling The Vow Of The Deceased

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
That Sa'd bin 'Ubadah asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) about a vow that was due from his mother, who died before fulfilling it. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Fulfill it for her."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1546
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 25
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1546
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About The Virtue Of Freeing Slaves

Abu Umamah, and other than him from the Companions of the Prophet (ﷺ), narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
"Any Muslim man who frees a Muslim man, then it is his salvation from the Fire - each of his limbs suffices for a limb of himself. And any Muslim man that frees two Muslim women, then are his salvation from the Fire - each of their limbs suffices for a limb of himself. And any Muslim woman that frees a Muslim woman, then she is her salvation from the Fire - each of her limb suffices for a limb of herself."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1547
In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 26
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 18, Hadith 1547