Placing a hand on holy books like the Holy Quran, Torah, or Injeel, etc., while taking an oath is not necessary for the oath to be valid. The oath becomes valid even without placing a hand on these books. However, if this is done to emphasize the oath and to instill fear in the person taking the oath so that they do not swear falsely, then it is permissible. (Al-Fatawa al-Hindiyyah: 2/51,52) (Derived from: Darsi wa Ilmi Aham Masail, p: 314)
The Call for the Final Journey
One of the righteous people used to stand on the city wall every night and call out, "Let's go, the time for the caravan to depart has come!" When he passed away, the ruler of the city could no longer hear this voice. Upon investigation, it was revealed that he had died, so the ruler recited these poetic verses: مَا زَالَ يَلْهَجُ بِالرَّحِيلِ وَذِكْرِه حَتَّى انَاخَ بِبَابِهِ الْجَمَّالُ فَأَصَابَهُ متیقظا مُتَشَمِّرًا ذَا أَهْبَةٍ لَمْ تُلْهِهِ الْآمَالُ Translation of the verses: "He constantly remained engrossed with the call of departure and its remembrance, until the camel-driver (referring to the Angel of Death) camped at his very doorstep. Thus, he found him awake, alert, and fully prepared; false desires and hopes could not make him heedless." (At-Tadhkirah fi Ahwal al-Mawta wal-Akhirah, 10) Book: Allah se Sharm Kijiye (Page 192) Author: Mufti Salman Mansoorpuri Selection: Islamic Tube Pro App
