Can a minor or insane woman demand fulfillment of a vow of *Ila'* (oath not to have intercourse)?

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Al-Mughni

Book of the Oath of Abstention (Ila')

Book 41 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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A minor or an insane woman cannot demand the fulfillment of the vow of *Ila'* (oath not to have intercourse) because their declaration is not considered valid. Furthermore, their guardian cannot demand it on their behalf because this matter pertains to sexual relations (*shahwa*), and no one can substitute for them in this regard.