Is it permissible for a husband to pay the expiation for an oath (feeding ten needy persons) on behalf of his wife, or is her fasting more effective in deterring her?
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The expiation () is obligatory upon the wife alone, and she has the choice between feeding ten poor persons, clothing them, or emancipating a slave. If she is unable to do that, she must fast for three days. Fasting is not sufficient for her if she is able to feed, clothe, or emancipate a slave. There is no harm for the husband to undertake the expiation on behalf of his wife with her permission.
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