Why Allah Swears in the Quran | The Oaths of Allah | Nouman Ali Khan | Lessons from Surah Al Asr

For Muslims, the Quran is the most sacred text and the words of Allah. It is believed to be the literal speech of Allah, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over the course of 23 years. The Quran contains many oaths (or “shahadahs”) that Allah has taken, in which He swears by different things. These oaths are used to emphasize the importance of Allah’s words and to show that He is all-powerful and all-knowing.

The most common thing that Allah swears by in the Quran is Himself. He swears by His own being and attributes, such as His power and knowledge. He also swears by certain inanimate objects and creations, such as the stars and the night. By swearing by these things, Allah is emphasizing the greatness and importance of His creations. He is also showing that He has control over them, and that they are nothing compared to Him.

Allah also takes oaths by things that are not physical, such as His promise and His covenant. He also swears by certain events or occurrences, such as the Day of Judgement, the Day of Resurrection, and the Day of Reckoning. By doing this, Allah is emphasizing the importance of these events and how they will affect us in the future. He is also warning us to take heed of His warnings and to stay away from evil and wickedness.

Apart from taking oaths, Allah also uses other terms to emphasize the importance of His words. He often uses the phrase “Verily,” which is similar to taking an oath. In Arabic, this is “Inna,” and it is used to emphasize the truthfulness or certainty of a statement. Allah also uses the phrase “We have indeed” to emphasize His power and knowledge.

Allah takes oaths by different things in the Quran for a number of reasons. He does this to emphasize the importance of His words and to show that He is all-powerful and all-knowing. He also does this to warn us to stay away from evil and wickedness and to take heed of His warnings and promises. By taking oaths, Allah is showing that He is trustworthy and that He will keep His promises. The Quran is full of powerful oaths that remind us of the importance of Allah’s words.

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