Fulfilling a conditional vow made for a patient's recovery if the patient dies
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Question:
This questioner from Jeddah says: My sister was ill, and I had made a vow and stipulated that if Allah cured her, I would slaughter a bull for Allah and distribute it among the poor and the needy. So, am I required to fulfill this vow or not? Knowing that my sister passed away as a result of this illness. Please advise us, and may Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
If you made a vow and conditioned it on your sister's recovery, but she did not recover and instead died from her illness, then you owe nothing. This is because it is a condition; it is a conditional vow contingent on her being cured. Since the cure did not occur, the condition was not met, and therefore the vow is not due. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good and bless you.
This questioner from Jeddah says: My sister was ill, and I had made a vow and stipulated that if Allah cured her, I would slaughter a bull for Allah and distribute it among the poor and the needy. So, am I required to fulfill this vow or not? Knowing that my sister passed away as a result of this illness. Please advise us, and may Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
If you made a vow and conditioned it on your sister's recovery, but she did not recover and instead died from her illness, then you owe nothing. This is because it is a condition; it is a conditional vow contingent on her being cured. Since the cure did not occur, the condition was not met, and therefore the vow is not due. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good and bless you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، نور على الدرب 151 من المجموعة الثالثة للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (12:59)
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