I vowed that if I succeeded, I would fast for a full month
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Fatwa number ( 16553 )
Q: I made a vow when I was in the third year of secondary school that if I succeeded, I would fast for a full month. This was the thinking of a young adolescent who did not know the meaning of a vow. I am now unable to fast this month. Do I have to fast this month? Please issue a ruling for me on this, and may Allah reward you with good for me and for all people.
A: It is obligatory for you to fast the month you vowed to fast if you succeeded, because this is a vow of obedience contingent upon a condition, and if the condition is met, the vow becomes obligatory. This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Sahih al-Bukhari 6696 .
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: I made a vow when I was in the third year of secondary school that if I succeeded, I would fast for a full month. This was the thinking of a young adolescent who did not know the meaning of a vow. I am now unable to fast this month. Do I have to fast this month? Please issue a ruling for me on this, and may Allah reward you with good for me and for all people.
A: It is obligatory for you to fast the month you vowed to fast if you succeeded, because this is a vow of obedience contingent upon a condition, and if the condition is met, the vow becomes obligatory. This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
Whoever vows that he will be obedient to Allah, should remain obedient to Him
من نذر أن يطيع الله فليطعهAnd success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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