Citing the Hadith of the Woman Who Vowed to Play the Hand Drum

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The author of the marginal notes on *al-Silsilah* mentioned the hadith of the woman who vowed to play the hand drum for the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), and he ordered her to fulfill her vow. He mentioned this in the category of permissible vows. Is this a valid form of evidence, with an explanation of the validity of this act?

Answer:
Yes, yes, this is a valid form of evidence, because playing the hand drum upon the return of an absent person is permissible. The woman vowed to play the hand drum for the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) when he returned. This is permissible, just as playing it at a wedding is permissible. Yes.