Question
What is the punishment for someone who says “I swear to God I wont do this” and then the person does that action?
Reply
If a person has pledged with a serious intention, but still fails to uphold his pledge, then as an expiation of the sin involved in it, the Qur’an has prescribed that the person should:
- Feed ten hungry people. The food provided to the hungry should be of the same standard as that provided by the person for his own family and dependents; or
- Clothe ten poor people; or
- Free a slave. This option, as should be clear, was made a part of the Shari`ah, as a step toward the eradication of slavery. After the complete eradication of slavery, this option should, obviously, be considered as redundant; and, in case none of the above options can be offered as expiation, then
- Fast for three days.
I hope this helps.
UIUIK
February 21, 2001
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