What is the ruling if one swears to strike a slave tomorrow, and the oath-taker dies tomorrow after attaining the ability to strike but before striking?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Expiations

Book 60 · Issue 6 · Bab 1

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The oath-taker breaks the oath unanimously, based on the reasoning that he had the opportunity to fulfill the obligation during its allotted time and failed to do so.