Is expiation obligatory for previous oaths that are not certain, especially those made in childhood or those whose occurrence is highly probable?
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"Nothing is required of you if you doubt having sworn an oath, for the original state is freedom from liability, and certainty is not dispelled by doubt. This applies especially if you are afflicted with obsessive thoughts; ignore these ideas."
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