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This verse teaches us that Allah does not hold us accountable for unintentional words, but He considers what our hearts have truly earned.
وَلَٰكِن يُؤَاخِذُكُم بِمَا كَسَبَتۡ قُلُوبُكُمۡۗ
but He holds you accountable for what your hearts have earned.
Quran, Al-Baqara 2:225
In the context of oaths, Allah clarifies that He does not blame us for careless expressions, but He holds us accountable for what our hearts have earned. This means He looks at our sincere intentions and voluntary commitments, not words spoken without thought. In our daily lives, we may sometimes make promises lightly. This verse invites us to be mindful of what we say and to cultivate sincere intentions in our commitments, for it is what our hearts have truly earned that matters.
Before making a promise today, take a moment to check your intention: is it sincere and thoughtful?
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