Is an oath binding when sworn by a created being?

Primary text

An oath is not established by swearing by a created being, such as the Kaaba, the Prophets, or any other creation. Consequently, breaking such an oath does not necessitate expiation (Kaffarah). This is the apparent position of Al-Khiraqi and the majority of jurists. The basis for this position is the Prophet's statement: "Whoever is to swear an oath, let him swear by Allah or remain silent." Furthermore, swearing by other than Allah does not necessitate expiation, just as is the case with other prophets. Since the created being is not Allah, no expiation is due, similar to swearing by Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him). Finally, since swearing by a created being is neither explicitly mentioned in the texts nor covered by the meaning of explicit texts, one cannot validly analogize the name of a created being to the name of Allah due to the lack of similarity and non-equivalence.