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Subject: Re: Covenant of Allah

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Laila Nasheeba

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Date Posted: 14:38:40 12/06/02 Fri
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In reply to: Michael 's message, "Covenant of Allah" on 10:39:45 12/06/02 Fri

Greetings,

Covenants are of two types: one for which expiation may be offered and another for which there is no expiation.

That for which expiation may be offered is that which is intended as a vow to refrain from doing something or to do something.

The second type is a covenant in which the two parties are bound in a manner that is permissible according to Islamic Law, and is binding, either exclusively between them or amongst many people. It is not permissible to nullify or abolish such a covenant, and it is not subject to kafaarah (expiation). This is the covenant for which the one who breaks it will be gathered (on the Day of Resurrection) as a betrayer, and a banner will be set up for him commensurate with the degree of his betrayal, and it will be said, �This is the betrayer of So and so.�

A covenant sworn by oath is not permitted to be nullified, and this is what is meant by the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):

�...and break not the oaths after you have confirmed them � and indeed you have appointed Allaah your surety� [al-Nahl 16:91]

And this is a matter concerning which there is no scholarly dispute.

AND ALLAH KNOWS BEST

Laila Nasheeba

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