What is the ruling on one who swore a solemn oath to fast a thousand days or enter the fire of Hell if he returned to a sin, and then returned to it?
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To resolve the issue, one must immediately abandon the sin and offer sincere repentance. If the oath was sworn by Allah or one of His attributes, then an expiation for a broken oath (kaffarat ) is required. If the oath was to perform a certain act, such as "I will fast a thousand days," then this is a "vow of obstinacy" ( al-lajaj), and its maker has the choice between fulfilling it or offering expiation for it. A Muslim supplicating damnation upon himself is not permissible, and he must seek forgiveness for it. One who repents from a sin is like one who has no sin, and Allah's mercy is vast.
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