If someone owes the *Kaffarah* of an oath (*Yamin*) and another feeds or clothes them for it, is this valid?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Expiations
Primary text
If someone owing the *Kaffarah* of an oath is fed or clothed by another on their behalf, it is permissible. This ruling applies whether compensation was guaranteed to the feeder/clother or not. This is based on the established narration supporting this permissibility.
Supporting text
There are two views concerning manumission on behalf of someone owing the *Kaffarah* of an oath. One view states it is impermissible because manumission is not designated specifically, thus operating like a voluntary act. The second view states it is valid because manumission becomes specifically obligatory through the action itself, resembling a designated form of manumission. Moreover, since manumission is one of the components of the *Kaffarah* of an oath, it may be performed for the person liable, similar to feeding or clothing.