The Ruling on Parents Breaking Their Oaths Regarding Their Children
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His Eminence the Shaykh: Is it true that it was said: breaking the oath of parents regarding their children does not necessitate declaring them disbelievers?
This is correct in one aspect and incorrect in another. As for what is not intended, there is no expiation for it.For example, a man saying to his son: For example, saying, "By Allah, do not go to so-and-so, and if you go, I will break your head" or something similar. It is well known that he did not intend the oath. If his son went, would he break his head? No, he would not. There is nothing wrong with this.
But if he truly intends to compel him, such as saying: "By Allah, you will sit in the house until the guests arrive," and he did not sit, then he has broken his oath.
This is correct in one aspect and incorrect in another. As for what is not intended, there is no expiation for it.For example, a man saying to his son: For example, saying, "By Allah, do not go to so-and-so, and if you go, I will break your head" or something similar. It is well known that he did not intend the oath. If his son went, would he break his head? No, he would not. There is nothing wrong with this.
But if he truly intends to compel him, such as saying: "By Allah, you will sit in the house until the guests arrive," and he did not sit, then he has broken his oath.