The Wisdom Behind the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) Prohibition of Vows
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Question:
Shaykh Salih, meaning in this episode, we were asked many times about vows that people bind themselves to and then are unable to fulfill.
Answer:
Therefore, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited vows. He said, “Vows bring no good,” and in another narration, “Do not make vows,” because if a person makes a vow, he entangles himself and enters into a burden from which he would have been free had he not made the vow. Once a vow is made, it becomes obligatory upon him to fulfill it. So one should avoid making vows from the start. However, if he makes a vow of obedience, he is obligated to fulfill it. Yes.
Shaykh Salih, meaning in this episode, we were asked many times about vows that people bind themselves to and then are unable to fulfill.
Answer:
Therefore, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited vows. He said, “Vows bring no good,” and in another narration, “Do not make vows,” because if a person makes a vow, he entangles himself and enters into a burden from which he would have been free had he not made the vow. Once a vow is made, it becomes obligatory upon him to fulfill it. So one should avoid making vows from the start. However, if he makes a vow of obedience, he is obligated to fulfill it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، الحكمة من نهي النبي ﷺ عن النذر الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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