I vowed to fast five days if Allah cured my mother, without any intention on my part
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The third question of Fatwa No. ( 15439 )
Q 3: I went to the Makkah Haram in the first month of Muharram, 1412 AH, to pray Fajr before my mother passed away. Within my supplication in the courtyard of the Haram , I vowed to fast five days if Allah would cure my mother, without any intention on my part of believing in shirk (associating partners with Allah). My question to you, O Shaykh: Is this vow of mine prescribed or a bid'ah (religious innovation)? Knowing that I fasted one day before her death? I ask you to guide me regarding what happened with me in this vow. May Allah preserve you and keep your steps steady.
A 3: It is obligatory for you to fulfill the aforementioned vow if Allah cures your mother of the illness; because it is a vow of obedience, and it is established that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Ibn Majah 2126Sahih (Darussalam) . And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q 3: I went to the Makkah Haram in the first month of Muharram, 1412 AH, to pray Fajr before my mother passed away. Within my supplication in the courtyard of the Haram , I vowed to fast five days if Allah would cure my mother, without any intention on my part of believing in shirk (associating partners with Allah). My question to you, O Shaykh: Is this vow of mine prescribed or a bid'ah (religious innovation)? Knowing that I fasted one day before her death? I ask you to guide me regarding what happened with me in this vow. May Allah preserve you and keep your steps steady.
A 3: It is obligatory for you to fulfill the aforementioned vow if Allah cures your mother of the illness; because it is a vow of obedience, and it is established that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Whoever vows to obey Allah, let him obey Him, and whoever vows to disobey Allah, let him not disobey Him.
من نذر أن يطيع الله فليطعه ومن نذر أن يعصي الله فلا يعصه
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