It is narrated from Hazrat Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever swears an oath in order to usurp the wealth of a Muslim, and he is lying in his oath, then he will appear before Allah in such a state that Allah will be angry with him. Hazrat Ash'ath bin Qais came and inquired, "What did Abu Abdur Rahman narrate before you?" We replied, "Such and such." He said, "He has spoken the truth. By Allah, a verse was revealed concerning me as well." There was a dispute between me and a Jew, and we brought our dispute before the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). He asked, "Do you have any witnesses?" I replied, "No." He said, "Then he will have to swear an oath." I said, "Then he will surely swear an oath." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Whoever swears a false oath..." Then he mentioned the narration of Hazrat Abdullah. Then these verses were revealed: {إنَّ الَّذِینَ یَشْتَرُونَ بِعَہْدِ اللہِ وَأَیْمَانِہِمْ ثَمَنًا قَلِیلاً }.