Q: I was extremely angry while having a discussion with my colleague at work, I said to him, "My wife will be prohibited for me as my brother and sister, if so and so enters this country and works in this company," meaning that I will not be instrumental in bringing him and employing him in the institution where I work. My intention was not to do him harm; rather I wanted to save him from any harm that another colleague might do him.Now, my dear brother, what is the Shari`ah ruling if I want to retract my words and enable this man to enter this country and work at this institution, contrary to the oath I had taken; bearing in mind that my family and I follow the Madh-hab (School of Jurisprudence) of Imam Malik (may Allah be merciful to him)? If Kaffarah (expiation) is due, what is its amount and instructions?Allow me to remind you that when I took the oath, I did not mean to admonish anyone or to settle a problem. Moreover, my wife was not involved in this talk. (Part No. 20; Page No. 306) My wife knows nothing about this matter up till now. I am looking forward to your prompt reply and Fatwa (legal opinion issued by a qualified Muslim scholar).