Taking an Oath on the Quran and Regretting It

Question

A person expresses their love for a girl but faces problems in their relationship. They swore on the Quran that they would no longer contact her or visit her, but they still love her. They seek to understand the religious ruling on this matter. [AR_ID:4096]

Answer 1

Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.

Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):

The oath taken by swearing on the Quran does not hold, and there is no sin or expiation for violating it.

Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 3, Issue 691.

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Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):

The oath taken by swearing on the Quran does not hold, and the meaning of it not holding is that the oath is invalid.

Source: Fiqh al-Wali, Rulings on Oaths.

May you be successful in all good.