35/1. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 3761 — By the Controller of Hearts
(The Oath Of The Prophet)
By the Controller of Hearts: The Prophet's Oath
Sunan an-Nasai : 3761
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 3761
أَخْبَرَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ الرُّهَاوِيُّ، وَمُوسَى بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ عُقْبَةَ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ كَانَتْ يَمِينٌ يَحْلِفُ عَلَيْهَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " لاَ وَمُقَلِّبِ الْقُلُوبِ " .
Ibn 'Umar Narrated from:
The oath by which the Messenger of Allah used to swear was: 'No, by the Controller of the hearts.'
[1] Here the term Halif means when swearing, one says: “By Allâh...” or similar. In the translation we usually distinguished it from Yamîn by: “Swearing by...” It is often mentioned with Yamîn as in this narration.Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3761In-book reference : Book 35, Hadith 1English translation : Vol. 4, Book 35, Hadith 3792
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 3761
This hadith records one of the forms of oath used by the Messenger of Allah: “No, by the Controller of the hearts.” Its core topic is swearing by Allah, with special focus on Allah's control over hearts. The phrase is short, but its meaning is direct. The Prophet did not swear by a created person, family line, place, or object. He swore by Allah through an attribute that points to His control of the hearts. For readers searching for the hadith about the Controller of hearts, this narration gives the exact wording reported by Ibn Umar. It also teaches care in religious speech. An oath should not be casual or built around created things. The wording keeps attention on Allah and acknowledges that human hearts remain under His authority.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet's reported oath was directed to Allah, not to a created being.
- The phrase describes Allah as the Controller of hearts.
- Religious speech should keep belief in Allah clear.
- Short expressions can carry a strong reminder about Allah's authority.
