Does Swearing Break Wudu? Find Out Here!

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Hi all readers! Are you looking for an explanation of "Does swearing break wudu?" If your answer is "Yes," congratulations! You are now reading the right article. Why? Because that is what I will explain in this article. As a Muslim, you must understand this, which is why I wrote this article. So, you should read it to the end!

Specifically, there are some important things about "Does swearing break wudu?" that I will explain in this article. The important things I mean are as follows:

Swearing in Islam

The important thing about "Does swearing break wudu?" that I will explain now is swearing in Islam. I want you to understand this first before you read more explanations in this article because it is one of the important things in this discussion that must be well understood.

We all know that swearing is a statement that is officially uttered by testifying to God or to something that is considered sacred (to strengthen its truth and sincerity, and so on). Many people have sworn, including Muslims.

In Islam, there are many explanations about swearing. I will explain it as it is explained in the Quran and Hadith. In other words, I will explain some Quranic verses and Hadiths about swearing.

Quran About Swearing

There are many Quranic verses about swearing. Of course, I'm not going to explain all of them now. In this article, I will explain only three verses from the Quran.

As for the Quran regarding swearing, I mean the following:

فَكَيْفَ اِذَآ اَصَابَتْهُمْ مُّصِيْبَةٌ ۢبِمَا قَدَّمَتْ اَيْدِيْهِمْ ثُمَّ جَاۤءُوْكَ يَحْلِفُوْنَ بِاللّٰهِ ۖاِنْ اَرَدْنَآ اِلَّآ اِحْسَانًا وَّتَوْفِيْقًا

So how [will it be] when disaster strikes them because of what their hands have put forth, and then they come to you swearing by Allah, "We intended nothing but good conduct and accommodation." (An-Nisa’ [4]: 62).

لَا يُؤَاخِذُكُمُ اللّٰهُ بِاللَّغْوِ فِيْٓ اَيْمَانِكُمْ وَلٰكِنْ يُّؤَاخِذُكُمْ بِمَا عَقَّدْتُّمُ الْاَيْمَانَۚ فَكَفَّارَتُهٗٓ اِطْعَامُ عَشَرَةِ مَسٰكِيْنَ مِنْ اَوْسَطِ مَا تُطْعِمُوْنَ اَهْلِيْكُمْ اَوْ كِسْوَتُهُمْ اَوْ تَحْرِيْرُ رَقَبَةٍ ۗفَمَنْ لَّمْ يَجِدْ فَصِيَامُ ثَلٰثَةِ اَيَّامٍ ۗذٰلِكَ كَفَّارَةُ اَيْمَانِكُمْ اِذَا حَلَفْتُمْ ۗوَاحْفَظُوْٓا اَيْمَانَكُمْ ۗ كَذٰلِكَ يُبَيِّنُ اللّٰهُ لَكُمْ اٰيٰتِهٖ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُوْنَ

Allah will not impose blame upon you for what is meaningless in your oaths, but He will impose blame upon you for [breaking] what you intended of oaths. So its expiation is the feeding of ten needy people from the average of that which you feed your [own] families or clothing them or the freeing of a slave. But whoever cannot find [or afford it]—then a fast of three days [is required]. That is the expiation for oaths when you ave sworn. But guard your oaths. Thus, Allah makes clear to you His verses that you may be grateful." (Al-Maidah [5]: 89).

لَوْ كَانَ عَرَضًا قَرِيْبًا وَّسَفَرًا قَاصِدًا لَّاتَّبَعُوْكَ وَلٰكِنْۢ بَعُدَتْ عَلَيْهِمُ الشُّقَّةُۗ وَسَيَحْلِفُوْنَ بِاللّٰهِ لَوِ اسْتَطَعْنَا لَخَرَجْنَا مَعَكُمْۚ يُهْلِكُوْنَ اَنْفُسَهُمْۚ وَاللّٰهُ يَعْلَمُ اِنَّهُمْ لَكٰذِبُوْنَ ࣖ

Had it been an easy gain and a moderate trip, the hypocrites would have followed you, but distant to them was the journey. And they will swear by Allah, 'If we were able, we would have gone forth with you,' destroying themselves [through false oaths], and Allah knows that indeed they are liars. (At-Tawbah [9]: 42).

Hadith About Swearing

There are many Hadiths about swearing. Of course, I'm not going to explain all of them now. In this article, I will explain only three Hadiths.

The three Hadiths about swearing that I mean are as follows:

عَنْ أَبِيْ هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : لَا تَحْلِفُوْا بِآبَائِكُمْ وَلَا بِأُمَّهَاتِكُمْ وَلَا بِالْأَنْدَادِ ، وَلَا تَحْلِفُوْا بِاللهِ إِلَّا وَأَنْتُمْ صَادِقُوْنَ

From Abu Hurairah radhiyallahu anhu, he said, "The Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, "Do not swear by the name of your father, by the name of your mother, and by the name of your allies, and do not swear by the name of Allah unless you're right."

عَنْ اِبْنِ عُمَرَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُمَا قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : مَنْ كَانَ حَالِفاً فَلَا يَحْلِفْ إِلَّا بِاللهِ

From Ibn Umar radhiyallahu anhuma, he said, "The Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, "Whoever swears, let him not swear except in the name of Allah."

عَنْ بُرَيْدَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : لَيْسَ مِنَّا مَنْ حَلَفَ بِالْأَمَانَةِ

From Abu Buraidah radhiyallahu anhu, he said, "The Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, "We are not among those who swear by worship."

That's a brief explanation of swearing in Islam: Quran about swearing and Hadith about swearing. As Muslims, we must understand this.

Things That Break Wudu

The important point regarding "Does swearing break wudu?" that I will explain now concerns the things that break wudu. I want you to understand this first because it is one of the crucial topics in this article.

In general, there are five things that can break wudu:

• Anything that comes out of the two openings: the front opening (penis and vagina) and the back opening (anus). We can find this explanation in the following Quran:

أَوْ جَاءَ أَحَدٌ مِنْكُمْ مِنَ الْغَائِطِ

Or one of you has come from the bathroom. (Al-Maidah: 6).

• Loss of consciousness due to sleep, insanity, and similar conditions.

We can find this explanation in the hadith below:

فَمَنْ نَامَ فَلْيَتَوَضَّأْ

Whoever sleeps, let him perform wudu.

• If the skin of a man and a woman who are not mahram touches without a barrier.

We can find this explanation in the following Quran:

أَوْ لَامَسْتُمُ النِّسَاءَ

Or you touch a woman. (Al-Maidah: 6).

• Touching the penis, vagina, or anus with the palms of the hands or the inside of the fingers.

We can find this explanation in the hadith below:

مَنْ مَسَّ ذَكَرَهُ فَلْيَتَوَضَّأْ

Whoever touches his penis, let him perform wudu.

• Vomiting and nosebleeds.

We can find this explanation in the hadith below:

عَنْ عَائِشَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهَا أَنَّ رَسُوْلَ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ : مَنْ أَصَابَهُ قَيْءٌ , أَوْ رُعَافٌ , أَوْ قَلَسٌ , أَوْ مَذْيٌ فَلْيَتَوَضَّأْ , ثُمَّ لْيَبْنِ عَلَى صَلَاتِهِ وَهُوَ لَا يَتَكَلَّمُ . أَخْرَجَهُ اِبْنُ مَاجَهْ

From Aisha radiyallahu anha, that the Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever is exposed to vomiting, nosebleeds (blood coming out of the nose), qalas (fluid that comes from the throat that fills the mouth but is not vomit) or madhiy, then let him perform ablution and then continue his prayer as long as he does not speak." This hadith was narrated by Ibn Majah.

Dear readers, this is a general explanation of the things that break wudu. As Muslims, we must understand them.

Does Swearing Break Wudu?

The important point about "Does swearing break wudu?" that I'm going to explain now is a specific answer. I want you to understand this well because it is the core of this article. Therefore, you should read the explanation below carefully.

There are two important things I want to highlight:

1. Swearing is permissible in Islam if done in the name of Allah.
2. Swearing is not one of the things that can break wudu.

So, specifically, I want to clarify that swearing does not break wudu.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is crucial for every Muslim to understand the nuances of swearing in Islam, particularly regarding its impact on wudu. Swearing, when done in the name of Allah, is permissible and does not break wudu. We’ve explored the relevant Quranic verses and Hadiths, clarifying that while swearing is a significant aspect of Islamic teachings, it does not break wudu. For those who might have any lingering questions or need further clarification, please feel free to ask. I hope this article has provided you with the information you were seeking and has enhanced your understanding. Thank you for reading, and I look forward to sharing more valuable insights with you in future articles. Until then, may Allah guide and bless you all. Ameen.