Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If I took an oath not to speak to openly sinful people but intended it specifically for certain individuals, have I broken my oath if I speak to others not included in my initial intention? Should I interpret the oath literally or based on my original intent? Answer In […]

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I took an oath not to do a certain action, then made another oath not to break the first. If I broke the oath, how many expiations do I need to offer? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I pray this finds you in […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I repeatedly broke oaths related to two sins I struggle with, making multiple oaths to stop but failing. Do I need to pay kaffara for each broken oath or just for the first one? I have not paid kaffara yet. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to swear an oath of allegiance to the state, as required for teaching roles in some countries, without full commitment? Under what conditions would such an oath be allowed? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are well. It […]