What is the expiation for an oath sworn not to enter his grandmother's house, then he entered it, while he was negligent in performing the expiation, thinking that it was fasting for three days? Is it permissible to fast when he is able to feed ten needy people from a future scholarship? What is the value of feeding one needy person? Is not knowing the whereabouts of the needy an excuse for fasting?

If you doubt an oath, there is no expiation (kaffarah) for you. However, if you are certain of having taken an oath, or if you predominantly believe so, then expiation becomes obligatory upon you. If you swore not to enter your grandmother's house, then entering it intentionally necessitates expiation. If it was due to forgetfulness, there is a difference of opinion among scholars regarding it. Repeated entry does not require more than one expiation, as the oath is broken by the first violation, unless the wording of the oath implies repetition or you intended to repeatedly violate it. If you will find sufficient means for expiation after a period of time and someone is willing to lend you the money, you are not permitted to fast because you are not incapacitated. The amount of expiation for an oath is one and a half kilograms of the staple food of the people of the country. It differs from zakat al-fitr, and according to the majority of scholars, it must only be given as food, though some permit giving its monetary equivalent. Whoever does not find needy people in their country should send it to the nearest country where there are needy people. It is permissible to give it to a trustworthy charitable organization.