Question

Could one give money as atonement for breaking an oath?

Answer

According to the explicit commands of the Holy Qur’an breaking a solemn oath may be expiated by the following:

1. To feed ten poor people with the standard of food he normally feeds his own family

2. To give them clothes to wear

3. To liberate a slave.

4. If he is unable to do either of these, he must fast for three days.

However, if you don’t find it possible you can opt for distributing equal amount. This is possible. 

Answered by: Tariq Mahmood Hashmi

Date: 2014-11-13