Volume 3, Book 45, Number 692:
Narrated Abu Wail:
Abdullah (bin Mas’ud) said, “Whoever took a false oath in order to grab somebody’s property will
meet Allah while Allah will be angry with him.” Allah revealed the following verse to confirm
that:–“Verily! Those who purchase a small gain at the cost of Allah’s covenant And their oaths…a
painful torment.” (3.77)
Al-Ash’ath bin Qais came to us and asked as to what Abu Abdur-Rehman (i.e. Ibn Mas’ud) was
telling you.” We related the story to him. On that he said, “He has told the truth. This verse was re –
vealed about me. I had some dispute with another man regarding a well and we took the case before
Allah’s Apostle. Allah’s Apostle said (to me), “Produce two witnesses (to support your claim); other –
wise the defendant has the right to take an oath (to refute your claim).’ I said, ‘The defendant would
not mind to take a false oath.” Allah’s Apostle then said, ‘Whoever took a false oath in order to grab
someone else’s property will meet Allah, Allah will be angry with him.’ Allah then revealed what
Confirmed it.” Al-Ash’ath then recited the following Verse:–“Verily! Those who purchase a small
gain at the cost of Allah’s covenant, And their oaths . . . (to) . . . they shall have a painful torment!’
(3.77) (See Hadith No. 546)
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Book 46: Manumission of Slaves