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What is the penalty for breaking a Nadhr or oath in Islam?

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What is the penalty for breaking a Nadhr or oath in Islam?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

Fulfilling the Nadhr النذر is obligatory and not fulfilling it is a sinful act even if you pay the penalty. The penalty of breaking the Nadhr is feeding ten poor believers or clothing them but if he could not afford it, then fasting three days.

'Proper oath اليمين must be fulfilled. Penalty of breaking the oath is same as above.

'Wassalam.