Does entering a dwelling made of hair (tent) break an oath not to enter a 'house'?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Expiations
Primary text
If one enters a dwelling made of hair or similar material, the oath is broken, whether the oath-taker is a settled or nomadic person, because the name 'house' applies to it both literally and customarily. Evidence is found in the Quran stating Allah made dwellings from animal skins (Quran 16:80).
Supporting text
For structures not customarily called houses, like a tent (Khaymah), it is preferable that the oath is not broken if the person does not customarily call it a house, as the oath does not extend to it. Entering an antechamber (Dahleez) or courtyard (Sifāt) of a house does not break the oath, though Abu Hanifa holds it does because the entire edifice is a house.