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Is the form "لأفعلنّ" (I will surely do) or "لأكتبنّ" (I will surely write) considered an oath or a vow, even if the speaker did not intend it as such, especially if the "ل" (laam) is the lam of emphasis in the answer to an omitted oath? And what is the ruling if someone uttered it in the past, ignorant that it might be considered an oath, and does anything ensue if they broke it? And does the ruling differ if the "ل" (laam) is omitted, so one says "سأفعلنّ" (I will do) without intending an oath or a vow?

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An oath is not valid unless it is uttered using one of Allah's names or attributes. A vow is not valid unless it is made with an explicit صيغة (formula) indicating commitment, or an implicit one accompanied by intention. Therefore, a person's statement like "I will certainly do so" or "Indeed, I shall do so" is not considered an oath or a vow, and nothing from the past or future consequences, or expiation, results from it. The questioner is advised to refrain from indulging in obsessive thoughts.

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