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What is the ruling on swearing by "By God Almighty, if you get it out, I'll give you my car keys," if the one swearing is certain that the condition cannot be met, but then the condition is met professionally, and what must be done in this situation?

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The oath you made was a contingent one, dependent on something you thought unlikely to occur. Since it has now occurred, you have the option either to fulfill the oath by giving him the car, or not to give it to him and offer expiation for your oath.

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