Is the expiation for a vow the same as the expiation for an oath?
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The questioner : Is the expiation for a vow the same as the expiation for an oath?
The Shaykh : Yes, indeed.
The questioner : Yes, in all cases. Now, Shaykh, if a person makes a mistake and fasts a lot, and he is not aware that he has the means to provide for his family?
The Shaykh : He has to go back to feeding people.
The questioner : He repeats the expiation. Yes. He made a mistake in his calculations and thought he was unable to do so, but it became clear later, after he had performed the expiation.
The Shaykh : The answer has been given.
The presenter : Yes,
The Shaykh : Yes, indeed.
The questioner : Yes, in all cases. Now, Shaykh, if a person makes a mistake and fasts a lot, and he is not aware that he has the means to provide for his family?
The Shaykh : He has to go back to feeding people.
The questioner : He repeats the expiation. Yes. He made a mistake in his calculations and thought he was unable to do so, but it became clear later, after he had performed the expiation.
The Shaykh : The answer has been given.
The presenter : Yes,
Source
سلسلة الهدى والنور، المجلس 908 — d3watuna.com (14:35)
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