1/61. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 138b — Oaths and Evidence
Warning of the Fire for the one who swears a false oath in order to unlawfully take the right of another muslim
False Oath Property Hadith: Witnesses, Oaths, and Truth
Sahih Muslim : 138b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 138b
حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ مَنْ حَلَفَ عَلَى يَمِينٍ يَسْتَحِقُّ بِهَا مَالاً هُوَ فِيهَا فَاجِرٌ لَقِيَ اللَّهَ وَهُوَ عَلَيْهِ غَضْبَانُ . ثُمَّ ذَكَرَ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ الأَعْمَشِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ كَانَتْ بَيْنِي وَبَيْنَ رَجُلٍ خُصُومَةٌ فِي بِئْرٍ فَاخْتَصَمْنَا إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ " شَاهِدَاكَ أَوْ يَمِينُهُ " .
`Abdullah Narrated from:
It is narrated on the authority of Abdullah that he heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying: He who took an oath in order to entitle himself (to the possession) of a property, whereas he is a liar, would meet Allah in a state that He would be very much angry with him.Then the remaining part of the hadith was narrated as transmitted by A'mash but with the exception of these words: There was a dispute between me and another person in regard to a well. We referred this dispute to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). Upon this he remarked: Either (you should produce) two witnesses (to support your contention) or his oath (would be accepted as valid).
Reference : Sahih Muslim 138bIn-book reference : Book 1, Hadith 263USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 1, Hadith 255
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 138b
This false oath property hadith repeats the warning that a person who takes an oath to gain property while lying would meet Allah in a state of anger from Him. This version also mentions a dispute about a well. The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said, “Either your two witnesses, or his oath.” The wording teaches two connected lessons from the text. First, claims in a dispute are not handled by feelings alone; witnesses or an oath are mentioned. Second, if someone uses that oath falsely to take property, the matter becomes dangerous before Allah. For people searching oath and property hadith, this report is a clear reminder to speak truth when rights are being judged.
What we learn from this hadith
- Property claims need proof, such as witnesses, or the other party’s oath.
- Using an oath while lying to gain property is strongly warned against.
- The Hadith links courtroom-style claims with accountability before Allah.
