How to make expiation for oaths whose number is unknown
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Question:
This questioner says, O Shaykh: What is the ruling on one who has sworn many oaths, but he does not know the number of these oaths, and his financial situation is moderate? What must he do if he wants to make expiation for his previous oaths?
Answer:
He should investigate and act according to his estimate, and make expiation for all of them, if they were for multiple actions, such as: “By Allah, I will not travel,” “By Allah, I will not speak to so-and-so,” “By Allah, I will not eat so-and-so’s food,” for actions. If he cannot keep track of them, he should investigate and act according to his estimate, and make expiation for them.
As for if he knows them, he makes expiation for all of them. But if he is uncertain about them and the matter is confused for him, he should investigate. If it is most likely in his mind that they are seven, then seven; if it is most likely in his mind that they are ten, then ten, and so on.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good, and bless you.
This questioner says, O Shaykh: What is the ruling on one who has sworn many oaths, but he does not know the number of these oaths, and his financial situation is moderate? What must he do if he wants to make expiation for his previous oaths?
Answer:
He should investigate and act according to his estimate, and make expiation for all of them, if they were for multiple actions, such as: “By Allah, I will not travel,” “By Allah, I will not speak to so-and-so,” “By Allah, I will not eat so-and-so’s food,” for actions. If he cannot keep track of them, he should investigate and act according to his estimate, and make expiation for them.
As for if he knows them, he makes expiation for all of them. But if he is uncertain about them and the matter is confused for him, he should investigate. If it is most likely in his mind that they are seven, then seven; if it is most likely in his mind that they are ten, then ten, and so on.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good, and bless you.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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