Document Type : Original Article
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Al-Mustafa_International_University
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The issue of keeping promises and avoiding breach of them has long been emphasized in religious teachings and ethical texts, and in Islamic sources, it holds a special place as one of the principles of honesty and accountability. The development of individuals' character is dependent on adherence to the fulfillment of promises and avoidance of breach. Clarifying the educational significance of breach of promise in jurisprudential discussions and examining the multidimensional legal rulings related to it is of particular importance. This research aims to identify the legal ruling on breach of promise using a descriptive-analytical method and library research, with an educational jurisprudence approach that differentiates between obligatory and non-obligatory aspects of breach of promise. The findings indicate that many instances of breach of promise fall under other categories such as falsehood, necessity, hardship, and harm to others, each having its own specific legal ruling. Breach of promise is prohibited in cases of firm promises where the other party has planned and benefited based on it; however, in cases where the promise is not firm and the other party does not incur harm, there is no legal obligation to fulfill the promise. These rulings align with educational principles such as honesty, serious intent in speech, accountability, and justice-centeredness. The development of character and social order based on these principles is another approach of this research.
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