A man swore to his wife with a divorce oath that if she gave her son money, she would do so, and she did. Is this an oath or a divorce? And if it is an oath, what is its expiation?

The questioner : Peace be upon you.

The Shaykh: And upon you peace.

The questioner : A question, or two questions, I mean.

The Shaykh: Yes.

The questioner : A man swore to his wife with a divorce oath, a triple divorce, that is the form of the oath, that she would not give my son money, and she did. What is the expiation for this? Is it an oath or a divorce? And if it is an oath, what is its expiation?

The Shaykh : It is not a divorce, but rather an oath. Its expiation is the expiation of an oath, which is feeding ten poor people. It is feeding, not giving money.

The questioner : Yes.

The Shaykh : This is the expiation.

The questioner : How much is the feeding for one poor person, I mean?

The Shaykh : One serving.

The questioner : What is the estimated amount?

The Shaykh : There is no estimate. I am telling you, he does not give money, but rather he provides food, one serving.

The questioner : Yes, ten poor people.

The Shaykh: Yes.