Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Are there situations in which taking an oath is recommended in Islam? Answer In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains when taking an oath can be recommended in Islam. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I swore not to speak to a friend if Allah hid a secret of mine, but I later revealed the secret. Can I now speak to my friend, and do I need to offer expiation for the oath? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question My friend asked me about something important to him, and when I informed him, he requested that I swear an oath about it. Should I comply with his request? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I verbally swore that if I masturbated again, I would fast for 2 or 3 days, intending it only for masturbation with porn. Am I bound by the literal wording or my actual intention? Also, is this vow binding indefinitely, as I did not specify a time limit? Answer […]