Rules regarding if someone broke a promise. Also rules one if someone cannot remember a verbal promise
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Rules regarding if someone broke a promise. Also rules one if someone cannot remember a verbal promise
Answer
There are different types of promises in Shari'ah. They can be categorized as follows:
Yameen - to take an oath to prohibit a permissible thing or act by taking the name of Allah.
Nazr - to make compulsory upon oneself a permissible act.
Wa'dah - general promise
Kindly specify the type of promise referred to in the question so that a clear ruling could be given.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desa
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