Is expiation immediately obligatory, or is it permissible to delay it for one who has broken an oath?
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The general principle is that commands are to be acted upon immediately. It is not permissible to delay the performance of a commanded act unless there is evidence to justify the delay. Based on this, the default is to promptly expiate an oath, unless there is a reason that necessitates its delay. Promptness is more conducive to clearing one's conscience.
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