The Meaning of the Statement: A Vow Does Not Bring Good
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Question:
The questioner asks about the statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): "A vow does not bring about any good." Does the term "good" here refer to matters of this world, or does it mean that the outcome is not good?
Answer:
It encompasses the fact that a vow does not bring about any good, nor does it bring about[Ghafir 40:43]. Goodness comes from Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He); it is not that goodness is obtained because of the vow. Do not believe that the goodness you received came only because you made a vow. Rather, believe that goodness comes from Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He).
The questioner asks about the statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): "A vow does not bring about any good." Does the term "good" here refer to matters of this world, or does it mean that the outcome is not good?
Answer:
It encompasses the fact that a vow does not bring about any good, nor does it bring about
in this world or in the Hereafter
فِي الدُّنْيَا وَلَا فِي الْآخِرَةِ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 31/8 شرح كتاب التوحيد / الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (50:40)
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