What is the difference between swearing by the Prophet (peace be upon him) and commanding something to be done through him?
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There is no difference between the two phrases linguistically, as both are forbidden and prohibited in . Swearing by other than Allah is unlawful and impermissible; rather, it is a minor , due to the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "Whoever swears by other than Allah has disbelieved or committed shirk."
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