The ruling on one who swears in his heart and breaks the oath
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Question:
This questioner, Abu Muhammad, says: I once swore, but I did not utter the words; it was only in my heart. That is, I swore in my heart, but I did not swear with my tongue. I have broken this oath. Do I owe an expiation?
Answer:
An oath made in the heart carries no consequence; only an oath made with the tongue carries a consequence. If one intends in his heart, nothing becomes of it until he swears with his tongue. The oath of the tongue is what is considered. Yes.
This questioner, Abu Muhammad, says: I once swore, but I did not utter the words; it was only in my heart. That is, I swore in my heart, but I did not swear with my tongue. I have broken this oath. Do I owe an expiation?
Answer:
An oath made in the heart carries no consequence; only an oath made with the tongue carries a consequence. If one intends in his heart, nothing becomes of it until he swears with his tongue. The oath of the tongue is what is considered. Yes.
Source
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