Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If two separate oaths are broken — one accidentally, one out of forgetfulness — is each a real breaking of an oath in the Hanafi school, and is kaffara required for both? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah keep you in well-being and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is a vow to donate income above a fixed, manageable amount from specific sources a binding nadhr? Does it apply only to those sources? And what is required if one source is later abandoned? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah keep you in […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Can a person swear on the Quran by saying, “In the name of Allah, I have not committed such a sin, as Allah has protected me from it,” if their parents ask them to? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is permissible and […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is expiation (kaffara) required for breaking a conditional promise made to Allah after repenting? Answer I pray you are well. A conditional promise made to Allah is not an oath. For example, someone may say, “O Allah, if I pass my exam, I will never eat eggs again,” and then […]