Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Researcher at Al-Mustafa International University, Mashhad, Iran
2 Researcher at Al-Mustafa International University, Afghanistan.
3 Teacher at Al-Mustafa International University, Mashhad, Iran
Abstract
The issue of fulfilling "promises" and avoiding their breach has long been a focus in religious teachings and ethical texts, holding a special place in Islamic sources as one of the principles of honesty and accountability. The development of individuals' character is dependent on adherence to fulfilling promises and avoiding their breach. Clarifying the educational significance of breaching promises in jurisprudential discussions and examining the multifaceted legal rulings related to it is of particular importance. This research aims to identify the jurisprudential ruling on breaching promises through a descriptive-analytical method and library research with an educational jurisprudence approach, distinguishing between obligatory and non-obligatory rulings on breaching promises. The findings indicate that many cases of breaching promises fall under other categories such as "lying," "necessity," "hardship," and "harm to others," each having its own specific jurisprudential ruling. Breaching a promise is forbidden in cases of definite promises where the other party has planned based on it and benefits from it; however, in cases where the promise is not definite and the other party does not suffer harm, there is no jurisprudential obligation to fulfill the promise. These rulings align with educational principles such as honesty, sincere intention in speech, accountability, and justice orientation. The cultivation of character and social order based on these principles is another approach of this research.
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