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Q 1: A man swore that his brother would not enter his house. The man died and his brother entered his house. Is there anything due on the deceased person's family? Should the brother who entered the deceased's house offer Kaffarah (expiation)? (Part No. 23; Page No. 140

A: There is nothing wrong if the person enters his deceased brother's house, because his oath that the brother should not enter his house is no longer valid after his death. Thus, his heirs do not need to offer Kaffarah. And Allah knows best.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.