Is it permissible to swear by other than Allah in the national anthem, which includes "We swear by the sweeping, devastating turun, and by the pure, sacred blood"? And can it be replaced by the anthem "The people of Algeria are Muslim"?
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It is not permissible to swear by other than Allah Almighty, His names, and His attributes. Swearing by a created being is forbidden and a form of polytheism (). Therefore, it is not permissible to repeat a hymn that includes such an oath, and forcing students to do so is a reprehensible act. It can be replaced with another hymn that contains beautiful words and noble meanings, and is free from any violations.
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