What is the ruling if one swears not to strike a slave tomorrow, and the slave dies or something else prevents the strike?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Expiations

Book 60 · Issue 12 · Bab 1

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If the opportunity to strike the slave tomorrow is lost due to the slave's death or any other impediment, the oath-taker does not break his oath because he did not strike the slave.