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Making an oath in the heart

· 14 Rabiʻ II 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Will an oath be valid if it is made in the heart without uttering it?

Answer

No, it will not be valid.

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

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