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 Divine Wisdom Behind Trials: A Beautiful Lesson by Maulana Rumi
One day, Maulana Rumi (Rahmatullah Alaih) went inside his house and saw his son sitting sadly. He inquired, "Son, why are you sad?" The son replied, "It's nothing." Upon this, Maulana Rumi (RA) went outside, put on a wolf's skin, came back inside, and began to growl to frighten him. At this, his son laughed, so he said: "Son, a wolf is a wild animal, but when you saw that your father was behind it, instead of being afraid, you began to laugh and smile. Similarly, know that behind all trials and hardships is your Lord." "He who loves you more than 70 mothers—if He wishes to put you through a difficulty, you may not understand His wisdom, but He knows best." "He wants to teach you something, to make you strong for the times ahead, for even tougher trials. And know that He only tests those whom He loves." _____________________________________ Quoted. Selection: Islamic Tube Pro App
