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Is swearing on the Qur'an a valid oath?

10 fatawa in the archive answer questions on this, from 2 South African Darul Iftas (Ask Imaam, Mufti Online). Below, each Darul Ifta’s answer is quoted word for word from the opening of one of its fatawa.

Based on the fatawa linked below. Please read the sources and double-check with a Darul Ifta for your situation.

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What the Darul Iftas say

“The statement “Quran Ki Kasam I will not go for shopping” is considered a valid oath. While such a statement is a valid and binding oath, one should avoid taking oaths on the Quran as it is not appropriate to do so. It is only appropriate to take an oath in one of the Names of Allah or one of His Attributes.”

Ask Imaam — Oath on Quran · 19 Dec 2013

“If it is a court requirement, one may take the oath. However, one should request that the Quraan should not be brought to the court, so that no disrespect is shown to the Quraan.”

Mufti Online — Taking an oath on the Qur'an in court · 25 Jan 2014

Quotes are the opening words of each answer as published; the full answer, its conditions and references are on the fatwa page. Answers depend on the exact details of each question.

Read the fatawa

  1. Taking an oath by touching the QuranAsk Imaam · 4 Nov 2021
  2. Taking an oath on the Qur'an in courtMufti Online · 25 Jan 2014
  3. Revised Oath on Quran etcAsk Imaam · 28 Feb 2015
  4. Taking an oath on the Qur'anMufti Online · 12 Jun 2012
  5. Oath on QuranAsk Imaam · 19 Dec 2013
  6. I know taking oath from other than Allah is haram. Does this include Qur'an. Is there any shirk involved here?Ask Imaam · 9 Jul 2011
  7. Making an oath and touching the QuranAsk Imaam · 11 Apr 2007
  8. my question is the swear or oath or testimony by putting hand on holy quran is ISlamic?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2005
  9. I feel affection for a girl. I always try my best to keep my mind clear from this thought although it’s much difficult to control my self. I swear by ALLAH I haven’t...Ask Imaam · 13 May 2009
  10. if a person takes oath by placing hand on Quran that i will not repeat this act again but that person repeats and is v guilty and also decides never to repeat it again..in that case what is kufara?Ask Imaam · 8 Oct 2004

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