Oaths

April 17, 2026 2 mins

Is Expiation Required for Breaking a Conditional Promise Made to Allah?

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 […]
April 6, 2026 2 mins

If Someone Makes Multiple Similar Oaths, How Many Expiations Are Required?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question If someone makes multiple similar oaths and breaks them, how many expiations are required? Answer I pray you are well. There are a couple of positions on this issue. However, the dominant position in the Hanafi school is that one expiation is required. This is similar to the kaffara of […]
December 2, 2025 2 mins

Is My Expiation Valid If I Fed 1/2 Kilo of Biryani per Person?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question A few years ago, I broke several oaths and mistakenly fed ½ kg of chicken biryani per person instead of 1.5 kg of rice as expiation. Is my expiation valid considering the biryani’s weight and content, or must I repeat it—and if so, can I feed different needy Muslims […]
October 12, 2025 2 mins

Does Financial Dependence Affect Paying Expiation (Kaffara) of Oaths?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I broke an oath to Allah and am financially dependent on my parents, but I have 5000 rupees as a gift. Can I use it for kaffara or fast for three days instead? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and […]
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