Narrated Zayd ibn Arqam: The Prophet ﷺ said: When a man makes a promise to his brother with the intention of fulfilling it and does not do so, and does not come at the appointed time, he is guilty of no sin.
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Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi
Benefits and Issues:
This narration is weak.
However, if a person forgets naturally due to human nature, he is excused, but deliberately not keeping a promise and acting against it is among the signs of hypocrisy.
Source: Sunan Abu Dawood – Commentary by Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi, Page: 4995
Shaykh Dr. Abdur Rahman Freywai
Explanation:
1:
That is, such a person will not be counted among the hypocrites,
because his intention was righteous, and actions are based upon intentions.
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi – Majlis ‘Ilmi Dar al-Da‘wah, New Delhi Edition, Page: 2633