What is the ruling on one who forbade himself from using Facebook and a specific person's page, then returned to them?
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If someone forbids something lawful upon themselves, other than their wife, an expiation for breaking an oath (kaffarat ) becomes obligatory upon them, provided they vocalize the prohibition with their tongue. As for mere thoughts or self-talk, nothing is binding.
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