I have violated about 25 oaths. How should I expiate this sin?

Answer

The expiation (Kaffaarah) for an oath is the price of about 2 kilograms flour. It is valid to pay the Kaffaarah in cash. But the Kaffaarah of one oath must be given to only one poor Muslim. It may not be divided and given to two persons. Also, on one day, the Kaffaarah of two oaths may not be given to one person. On one day, several Kaffarah amounts may be given to several persons.

If a person is genuinely unable to afford the monetary Kaffaarah, then for one oath he has to fast three consecutive days, i.e. one after the after without an in between break.

It is permissible to pay the Kaffaarah over a period of time as one is able to afford. It is not incumbent to pay the Kaffaarah of all the 25 oaths in a lump sum immediately.