Using The Word “Qasam”
Question
Regarding the use of the word Qasam, is it true that it does not trigger Kaffaarah if only the word Qasam is said without attaching “Wallahi” to it?
Answer
If the term “Qasam” (قسم) is used with the intention of an oath, it constitutes a Yameen (oath) and its rulings apply. For example, saying “Qasam, I will do such-and-such” with that intention is a valid oath, and breaking it requires Kaffaarah (expiation).
An oath is not limited to expressions like “Wallahi“; rather, “Qasam” with the intention of swearing is sufficient.
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References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
“ولو قال اقسم أو أقسم بالله أو أحلف أو أحلف بالله أو أشهد أو أشهد بالله فهو حالف” لأن هذه الألفاظ مستعملة في الحلف وهذه الصيغة للحال حقيقة وتستعمل
ج2 – ص317 – كتاب الهداية في شرح بداية المبتدي – كتاب الأيمان – المكتبة الشاملة
- Answered by
- Mufti Muhammad Bhayla
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Yacoob Vally Saheb
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