Morals -Fulfilling Promises


Fulfilling promises is among the characteristics of people with integrity. Failing to fulfill promises reflects a deficiency in manhood, disobedience to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, and a sign of disdain for others. Only the lowest of individuals lack this quality.

The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said, “Three are the signs of a hypocrite: When he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he breaks it; and when he is trusted, he betrays his trust." (Agreed upon)1. Muslim added, "...even if he observes fasting, performs prayers, and claims to be a Muslim."

Whoever breaks his promise has indeed disobeyed Allah. Allah, glorified be He, says:

وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا۟ مَالَ ٱلْيَتِيمِ إِلَّا بِٱلَّتِى هِىَ أَحْسَنُ حَتَّىٰ يَبْلُغَ أَشُدَّهُۥ ۚ وَأَوْفُوا۟ بِٱلْعَهْدِ ۖ إِنَّ ٱلْعَهْدَ كَانَ مَسْـُٔولًۭا ٣٤

“And do not approach the property of an orphan, except in the way that is best, until he reaches maturity. And fulfill [every] commitment. Indeed, the commitment is ever [that about which one will be] questioned.” 

(Surah Al-Isra, :Ayat 34)


Therefore, it is a must to fulfill commitments and honor promises.

As for one who makes a promise but intends not to fulfill it, relying on the will of Allah, this is considered a breach of the promise. Ibn Rajab, may Allah have mercy on him, said, "This is the worst kind of breach. Even if one says, 'I will do such and such if Allah wills,' while intending not to do it, it would be considered lying and breaching the promise. said Al-Awza'i."1






References:

1 Narrated by Bukhari, Book of Faith, Chapter: Signs of a Hypocrite, Hadith No. (33), and Muslim, Book of Faith, Chapter: Describing the Characteristics of a Hypocrite, Hadith No. (59), from the narration of Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him).

1 Jami' al-'Ulum wal-Hikam (482/2). Al-Awza'i is Abu Amr Abdur Rahman bin Amr bin Yahmad al-Awza'i. He was born in 88 AH and passed away in the year 157 AH. Siyar A'lam al-Nubala (107/7)

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