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What is the ruling on someone who spoke a false statement and then swore to it unintentionally?

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The apparent meaning of the question is that this person has committed a grave sin by intentionally lying without a legitimate Shariah justification. He must repent and seek forgiveness. There is nothing upon him regarding the oath he swore, as it is a vain oath (laghw), for he did not intend it.

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