What is the ruling if a man swears, 'I will not deflower you' (la aftudda-laki) concerning a woman, and he touches her with his finger instead of having intercourse?
Chapter on Explicit Divorce and Others
Al-Mughni
Book of Divorce
Primary text
The oath is not broken. The established understanding of the word 'aftadda' (to deflower) when used in an oath refers exclusively to the act of intercourse with a virgin.