Not stating an oath verbally

· 3 Rabiʻ I 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I had a test so I prayed in my heart that Ya Allah make my exam good I won't miss any prayers from now on. I did not say it verbally. Now if I leave any prayer will I have to give kaffarah for every single one of the left prayers?

Answer

No.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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