Some of those who make vows put themselves in a situation where they may not be able to fulfill them. Do you have any guidance on this?

Question:
May Allah reward you with good. Many of the questions about vows, Shaykh Salih, clarify that some of those who make vows put themselves in a situation where they may not be able to fulfill them. Do you have any guidance after this question?

Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) has provided guidance on this matter that is sufficient and complete. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “A vow is so do not make a vow.” Some narrations contain a prohibition against making vows, because a person puts himself into hardship and difficulty. He may make a vow that is burdensome to perform, or one he is unable to perform, even though he was initially in a state of well-being and ease. Therefore, Muslims should refrain from making vows; that is, they should not make vows. They should not make vows from the start. Allah has placed them in ease; whoever wishes to do good should do it without a vow, and whoever does not wish to do so, he is only obligated to do what Allah has made obligatory upon him. However, if a person makes a vow, whether it is a conditional vow or an immediate vow, and it is a vow of obedience, then it is obligatory for him to fulfill it. It becomes a debt in his conscience to Allah the Exalted, which is not discharged except by performing this vow. Yes.