What is the ruling on one who swears not to do something and then does it while forgetful?
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Question:
The questioner says: I swore not to do something, then I did it while forgetful. Do I owe an expiation?
Answer:
[Al-Baqarah 2:286] You do not owe an expiation if you forgot. Yes.
The questioner says: I swore not to do something, then I did it while forgetful. Do I owe an expiation?
Answer:
Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred.
رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم من حلف أن لا يفعل شيئا ثم قام به ناسيا؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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