Is a Blood Oath Permissible in Islam?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel
Question
Is it permissible in Islam to perform a blood oath, where two people exchange blood by a small cut, either for making a promise or as an act of intimacy to connect with a loved one? Is there any basis for this in the Sunna, such as the claim that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) cut between his fingers for balance?
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate
There is no basis in Islam and Sunna for this. There are other ways to make solemn promises and show love to others.
If You Love Someone, Let Them Know
Miqdam ibn Ma’dikarib reported: The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “When one of you loves his brother, let him know.” [Tirmidhi]
Inform Others If They Are Loved
Abu Dhar reported: The Messenger of Allah“ (Allah bless him and give him peace) said,one of you loves your companion; let him go to his home and inform him that he loves him for the sake of Allah.” [Ibn al-Mubarak, Al-Zuhd Wal-Raqa’iq]
Performing a blood oath is not permissible in Islam due to the harm involved and health risks, and it resembles cultural and non-Islamic practices. We are encouraged to seek permissible and healthy ways to strengthen bonds and fulfill promises from the Quranic guidance and prophetic sunna.
I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. In sha Allah, you will receive guidance and direction.
– superstitions Archives
– All We Need is Love for Allah and the Prophet ﷺ
I pray this helps answer your question.
[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat
Mawlana Ilyas Patel has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.
