What is the ruling on one who swore an oath to Allah upon the Qur'an to quit smoking, then broke it, and repeated that?
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If the covenant is in the form of an oath, such as "By Allah's covenant, I will not smoke," then it is an oath that necessitates an expiation upon breaking it, especially if it was sworn upon the Qur'an. However, if it is merely a pledge without an oath, then it does not necessitate the expiation of an oath, but it is considered a heinous sin.
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