Prayers & Duties >> Oaths & Vows
Question ID: 164072Country: INDIA
Answer ID: 164072
Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Rahim !
(Fatwa: 1230/902/SN=11/1439)
Yes! It is mandatory for the validity of oath to be uttered verbally. According to Shariah, oath does not come into effect merely by making intention in the heart. In such case if one goes against it then according to Shariah there is no kaffarah. (See: Shami 5:473, pub. Zakaria)
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta'ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband, India