Is expiation obligatory for one who swore by his mother's mercy while angry, and what is the expiation for this oath if he intends to retract it?
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Swearing by other than Allah is forbidden and does not necessitate an expiation. Rather, you must seek forgiveness and repent. Ibn Qudamah said: "Swearing by other than Allah is a sin, and a good deed erases a sin, as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 'Whoever swears by Al-Lat and Al-Uzza, let him say: "There is no god but Allah."'" Furthermore, harming others through beating or otherwise is forbidden, and you must retract this intention, and no expiation is required of you.
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