The Ruling on Fulfilling a Vow When Unable to Do So
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Question:
We received this brief question, O Shaykh. The questioner says: My mother is fifty-five years old. When she was seventeen, her mother fell ill, and she vowed that if her mother were healed, she would slaughter two camels. They are people of modest means, and she is unable to fulfill her vow now. Years have passed. My brothers and I want her to perform Hajj, but she says to us: How can I perform Hajj when I have a vow from years past upon me?
Answer:
Yes. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 6696 She should slaughter two camels and give their meat in charity. This is a vow of obedience, and it is obligatory for her to fulfill it. If she is unable to carry it out, it remains a debt in her liability. If someone helps her, or takes it upon himself and slaughters on her behalf, her liability is cleared by that. Otherwise, it remains a debt to Allah in her liability. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
We received this brief question, O Shaykh. The questioner says: My mother is fifty-five years old. When she was seventeen, her mother fell ill, and she vowed that if her mother were healed, she would slaughter two camels. They are people of modest means, and she is unable to fulfill her vow now. Years have passed. My brothers and I want her to perform Hajj, but she says to us: How can I perform Hajj when I have a vow from years past upon me?
Answer:
Yes. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Whoever vows that he will be obedient to Allah, should remain
من نذر أن يطيع الله فليطعه، فإذا كانت نذرت أنThe presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع فضيلة الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7279 — youtube.com (5:19)
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