Suppose her anger was slight, in that she was aware of what she was saying. In that case, she is obligated to fulfill the vow. However, if she wants to get rid of this vow...
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The questioner : Suppose her anger was slight, in that she was aware of what she was saying. In that case, she is obligated to fulfill the vow. However, if she wants to get rid of this vow because it is burdensome, and it is fasting for a month every year, which may be difficult for her, how can she get rid of it?
The Shaykh : She cannot get rid of it, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 6696 It is necessary to carry out this vow. And since the month is not specified in the year, she can make it in the days of winter, the short days and the cold.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : And this is not burdensome for her. Then, on this occasion, I would like to warn her and those like her about making vows, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade it and said:Sunan an-Nasa'i 3801Sahih (Darussalam) And as you can see, she is now regretting this vow without a doubt.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : And she wants to get rid of it. A person in good health should never make a vow. Many people, may Allah guide us and them, when they fall ill, or someone in their family falls ill, or they fail in a study or something similar, they make a vow to Allah that if they succeed, or if they are cured of the illness, or if their relative is cured of the illness, they will make a vow to Allah, as if Allah the Exalted does not bestow upon them acceptance, the removal of illness, and the attainment of what is desired unless they set a condition for Him. And this is a great error. Allah, Mighty and Majestic, is Generous. What the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade is the truth and the correct path. He forbade vows and said:Sahih Muslim 1639c So the prohibition of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding vows is the truth and the correct path. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
This listener, M Q H, from the Noble Mecca, sent two questions.
The Shaykh : She cannot get rid of it, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Whoever vows that he will be obedient to Allah, should remain obedient to Him
من نذر أن يطيع الله فليطعهThe questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : And this is not burdensome for her. Then, on this occasion, I would like to warn her and those like her about making vows, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade it and said:
They do not bring any good
إنه لا يأتي بخيرThe questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : And she wants to get rid of it. A person in good health should never make a vow. Many people, may Allah guide us and them, when they fall ill, or someone in their family falls ill, or they fail in a study or something similar, they make a vow to Allah that if they succeed, or if they are cured of the illness, or if their relative is cured of the illness, they will make a vow to Allah, as if Allah the Exalted does not bestow upon them acceptance, the removal of illness, and the attainment of what is desired unless they set a condition for Him. And this is a great error. Allah, Mighty and Majestic, is Generous. What the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade is the truth and the correct path. He forbade vows and said:
It does not (necessarily) bring good (in the form of substantial, and tangible results), but it is the meant whereby something is extracted from the miserly persons.
إنه لا يأتي بخيرٍ، وإنما يُستخرج به من البخيلThe questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
This listener, M Q H, from the Noble Mecca, sent two questions.