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Does an expiation become obligatory for a sister who swore not to interfere in her sister's affairs and then broke her oath, and is it permissible for the sister to offer the expiation on her behalf secretly?

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If the oath was unintentional, it is considered a laghw al-yamin (a vain oath), and no expiation is required for it. However, if she intended to swear the oath, then expiation is required: feeding ten needy persons, or clothing them, or emancipating a slave. If she is unable to do so, she must fast for three days. It is not permissible to offer the expiation on her behalf without her knowledge, as intention is a prerequisite.

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