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Q 4: I used to smoke for about twenty years. At that time I took several oaths, but I cannot recall if I swore by Allah or made divorce contingent on the occurrence of something, or if I did both? I took these oaths to quit smoking for one year from 11 Muharram until 30 Dhul-Hijjah, and in fact I did this for a whole year. As Dhul-Hijjah at that time was only twenty nine days, (Part No. 23; Page No. 191) i.e. one day less than the full month, and I was sure of this, I released myself from my oath. However, praise be to Allah, I have not smoked again which now is about nineteen years. My question is: Since I did not attain a full year as Dhul-Hijjah was lessened by one day that year, what should I do to make up for that day? I reassure my full awareness that Dhul-Hijjah was then 29 days. It is typical that lunar months vary between 29 and 30 days. Please answer me, may Allah reward you!

A: You should offer a Kaffarah (expiation) of oath by feeding ten needy people, clothing them, or freeing a believing bondsman. If you are unable to do this, you should fast for three days for breaking the oath before completing the thirty days. Moreover, you must continue to quit smoking because it is Haram (Prohibited).May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.