Motif
False oath versus required obedience
false_oath_versus_required_obedience
A motif of the Curse, Blessing, and Performative Sacred Speech family, within the sub-family Fidelity, Obedience, and Secrecy Vows. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
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The Koran (Al-Qur'an) ENTITLED, THE TRUE BELIEVERS; REVEALED AT MECCA. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXIV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 26589-26674 confidence: medium
Some swear solemnly that they will go forth if commanded; the reply says not to swear falsely, because obedience is more requisite and God knows their deeds.
Some swear solemnly that they will go forth if commanded, but the passage rejects false swearing and stresses obedience.
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