What should one do who swore by Allah not to return to doing something in order to be pardoned for a transgression, but then became unable to adhere to his oath due to its difficulty?
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The basic principle regarding laws organizing people's lives that do not contradict Islamic law is that they must be followed. It is not permissible for a Muslim to violate them, due to the corruption and self-abasement that would result. If a person does not adhere to a commitment they swore to uphold, then they must offer expiation for breaking an oath: feeding ten poor persons, or clothing them, or freeing a slave. If they cannot find these, then fasting for three days.
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