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Written oath

· 7 Jumada I 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is a written oath on the name of Allah Ta'ala in a text message considered as a true oath or a false one? It was not spoken verbally, only written.

Answer

It is a true oath.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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