Swearing while angry and later breaking it

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Q 4: What is the ruling on anyone who, while angry, swears not to do a certain thing but then does it?

A: If the person is in a state of extreme anger, to the extent that they become incoherent or unable to control themselves where they feel compelled to utter such an oath, they will not have to make Kaffarah (expiation). However, if the person's anger is normal and does not cause them to lose control of themselves, they must make Kaffarah for breaking the oath. This Kaffarah is to feed ten needy people on a scale of the average of that with which the person feeds their family, to clothe them, or to free a believing slave. (Part No. 23; Page No. 85) If the person is unable to fulfill these options, they must observe Sawm (Fast) for three days.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.