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Does placing the mouse cursor over an image of the Qur'an on a computer, with the intention of doing something, fall under the ruling of an oath, and what is the ruling on swearing to oneself?

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Placing one's hand on the Mus'haf or placing the mouse cursor on its image on the computer is not an oath, nor is it considered a sworn affirmation. An oath is only binding when spoken. Swearing by the Qur'an is a binding oath according to the majority of scholars.

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