Do the oaths of children take effect and do they require expiation?
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Question:
If one swears an oath before reaching puberty and then retracts the oath after reaching puberty, is expiation required of him?
Answer:
The scholars differed regarding the oaths and vows of children: do they take effect or not before puberty? The more apparent view is that they do not take effect, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1423Hasan (Darussalam) among them .
If one swears an oath before reaching puberty and then retracts the oath after reaching puberty, is expiation required of him?
Answer:
The scholars differed regarding the oaths and vows of children: do they take effect or not before puberty? The more apparent view is that they do not take effect, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
The pen has been lifted from three
رُفع القلم عن ثلاثةThe child until he reaches puberty
الصغير حتى يبلغ
Source
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