Is saying "by men," "by manhood," or "by 'al-tirs'" when asking for something, and saying "I seek your protection, do such and such" or "I seek your protection, give me," considered swearing by other than Allah?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The apparent meaning of the phrase "I ask you by God and by your honor (or, I seek your protection)" is that it falls under the category of seeking intercession with others to fulfill a need, which is permissible. And "by your honor (or, I seek your protection)" is not an oath by other than God, but rather it intends a plea.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/185086
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 185086
- Added here
- . This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
- Text
- Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy