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Doubting whether one had taken an oath verbally

· 19 Shawwal 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I have taken an oath. I cannot recall whether I uttered (said it verbally). I cannot even recall whether I only moved my lips (with a humming sound / with no sound or I have made normal sound). In order to take an oath is it mandatory for the person to hear himself? Please advise if my is oath valid. I am really worried. Please advise.

Answer

If you are not sure whether you had taken the oath verbally, then the oath is not valid.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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