Is it permissible to compel someone to do something they dislike or do not want to do by swearing by God or claiming it is a trust upon them? Additionally, what is the ruling on ignoring comments on social media that say things like 'I swear by Hussein' or 'I hold you accountable'?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei and Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect them):
None of these phrases have any binding effect on the other party.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him): Fiqh al-Wali: Rulings on Oaths
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him): Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 3, Oaths