Is it permissible to swear to achieve a 100% average in studies out of حسن الظن بالله (optimism about Allah)?
It is permissible to swear by Allah Almighty for someone who is driven by strong faith and trust in Allah, not by arrogance or self-admiration, as stated in the : "Indeed, among the servants of Allah are those who, if they were to swear by Allah, He would fulfill their oath."
Swearing by Allah is divided into two types: 1. Permissible: If it stems from complete trust in Allah while acknowledging human weakness, an example of which is the oath of Anas ibn al-Nadr. 2. Forbidden: If it is driven by arrogance and self-admiration, such as saying, "By Allah, Allah will not forgive so-and-so," which could nullify one's deeds.
It is better to avoid swearing by Allah unless absolutely necessary and to be free from self-praise.
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