What is the ruling on saying "Ay Wallah"? Is it considered an oath? May Allah reward you.
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The phrase (Indeed, by Allah) is often used to emphasize speech without intending an oath, and it is considered a 'laghw' (idle talk) oath for which there is no expiation according to the majority of scholars, as conveyed by the Marwazi consensus and as an interpretation of Allah's saying: "Allah will not hold you accountable for the 'laghw' in your oaths." However, if the speaker intended an oath and firmly resolved it, then it becomes a binding oath that necessitates expiation.
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