What is the ruling on one who said: "My Lord, I will abandon this sin after six months, and if I do not, then admit me to the Fire," intending thereby eternal damnation, while being uncertain of reaching puberty at that time? And does an expiation for breaking an oath become obligatory upon him? And is abandoning the aforementioned sin a condition for repentance from disbelief, knowing that he returned to it and is somewhat content with entering the Fire, despite feeling remorse?
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This wording is not an oath necessitating expiation, nor is it apostasy. A Muslim cannot be content with entering Hellfire, but their desires and their hope for Allah's forgiveness may overpower them, leading them to commit sin. You must immediately repent from the sin, and repentance from disbelief is not required as it did not occur. You must adhere to Allah's law, preserve the obligatory duties, and increase in good deeds that expiate sins.
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