Narrated `Abdullah bin Abu `Aufa: A man displayed some goods in the market and took a false oath that he had been offered so much for them though he was not offered that amount Then the following Divine Verse was revealed:-- "Verily! Those who purchase a little gain at the cost of Allah's covenant and their oaths . . . Will get painful punishment." (3.77) Ibn Abu `Aufa added, "Such person as described above is a treacherous Riba eater (i.e. eater of usury).
Explanation & Benefits
Maulana Dawood Raz
Hadith Commentary:
Imam Bukhari rahimahullah has made a specific argument regarding the condemnation of those who lie in court before a judge, particularly those who swear a false oath and make false statements. Speaking falsehood in this manner is prohibited everywhere.
Source: Sahih Bukhari: Commentary by Maulana Dawood Raz, Page: 2675