Oaths

September 20, 2025 2 mins

How Do I Expiate for an Oath I Broke Multiple Times?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If I vowed not to talk to women on Facebook and later broke it multiple times, do I fast once or for each instance? Also, if I meet someone on Facebook and want to marry her, is the vow relevant to the validity of the marriage? Answer In the […]
September 4, 2025 2 mins

Must Charity Vows Be Fulfilled Despite Financial Strain?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I vowed to give charity each time I committed a recurring sin, but I forgot, and the amount now exceeds £1000. Can I cancel or modify this oath due to hardship, especially with marriage approaching? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you […]
August 23, 2025 3 mins

Can a 13-Year-Old Fast for Oath Expiation or Feed the Poor?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If I broke an oath at 13 while dependent on my parents, can I fast three days as expiation? If yes, am I required to use the gifted Eid money to feed ten needy people instead? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray […]
July 26, 2025 1 min

When Is It Recommended In Islam To Take An Oath? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani When Is It Recommended In Islam To Take An Oath? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani outlines when it is recommended to take an oath in Islam. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned […]
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