It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdur Rahman bin Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Do not swear by your forefathers and by Taghut. In his narration, Yazid (the narrator) mentioned the word "Tawaghi."
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الأيمان والنذور / 5299
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه مسلم: 1648، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 20624 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 20900»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … By "Taghut" (طاغوت) is meant idols; this term is also applied to Satan.