Oath by the Noble Qur'an
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Question:
Is it permissible to take an oath by the Noble Qur'an? I took an oath by the Qur'an that a certain matter would not happen, but it happened despite my efforts. Do I have to pay an expiation for this oath?
Answer:
It is permissible to take an oath by the Noble Qur'an, because it is the speech of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), and His speech is one of His attributes. The prescribed oath is one taken by Allah or by one of His attributes. If you took an oath by the Noble Qur'an regarding a future matter, your oath is established and valid. If you violate it while being intentional and aware, an expiation becomes obligatory upon you. The expiation is: freeing a slave if you are able to do so, or feeding ten poor people, where each poor person receives half a sa' (a dry measure of about 3 kg) of the local food and staple, or clothing ten poor people. You have the choice among these three options: freeing, feeding, or clothing. If you do not find the means and are unable to do any of them, you must fast for three days. This is based on the saying of the Exalted: (But whoever cannot find [or afford] – then a fast of three days) [Surah al-Ma'idah: 89].
Is it permissible to take an oath by the Noble Qur'an? I took an oath by the Qur'an that a certain matter would not happen, but it happened despite my efforts. Do I have to pay an expiation for this oath?
Answer:
It is permissible to take an oath by the Noble Qur'an, because it is the speech of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), and His speech is one of His attributes. The prescribed oath is one taken by Allah or by one of His attributes. If you took an oath by the Noble Qur'an regarding a future matter, your oath is established and valid. If you violate it while being intentional and aware, an expiation becomes obligatory upon you. The expiation is: freeing a slave if you are able to do so, or feeding ten poor people, where each poor person receives half a sa' (a dry measure of about 3 kg) of the local food and staple, or clothing ten poor people. You have the choice among these three options: freeing, feeding, or clothing. If you do not find the means and are unable to do any of them, you must fast for three days. This is based on the saying of the Exalted: (But whoever cannot find [or afford] – then a fast of three days) [Surah al-Ma'idah: 89].
Source
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