Can a minor or insane woman demand fulfillment of a vow of *Ila'* (oath not to have intercourse)?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of the Oath of Abstention (Ila')
Primary text
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.