He swore not to go to someone’s house, then that person died

Question

Question: A man swore: “Until you come to our place, we too will not come to your place.” The one concerning whom the oath was sworn has died, while the one who swore is alive. What should be the case for him?

Answer

If he now goes to his house, the oath will not be broken: that house is no longer his.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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