Riyad as-Salihin, 1807
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "He who takes an oath and involuntarily says: 'By Al-Lat and Al-'Uzza' should at once affirm: 'La ilaha illallah (there is no true god except Allah)', and he who says to his companion: 'Come let's gamble' should make expiation by giving something in charity." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: “من حلف فقال في حلفه: باللات والعزى، فليقل: لا إله إلا الله، ومن قال لصاحبه: تعالى أقامرك فليتصدق" ((متفق عليه)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 297
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The remedy for something lies in its opposite. So, whoever takes an oath of polytheism should say the word of monotheism to correct his error. Likewise, whoever commits a sin can cure it by performing an act of obedience.<br>
2) Good deeds blot out evil ones. A fortunate believer would follow evil deeds with good ones to preserve his faith and the soundness of his heart.