Does expiation (kaffarah) become obligatory for someone who swore to immediately present his point of view to a friend upon seeing him, but then met him when he was in a hurry, so he greeted him and left without bringing up the matter, knowing that his intention at the time of the oath was to do so when there was ample time for discussion?
If, by your oath, you intended to present your point of view at the first meeting, with a suitable opportunity to do so, then no expiation is due from you. This is because the intention of the one who takes an oath specifies his general wording and restricts his absolute wording, when the conditions are met.
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