The ruling on one who vowed to fast three consecutive months and delayed fulfilling it
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this sister, Tamadir, sent me a set of questions. She says: In a phrase I said, “If Allah heals my sick person, I will fast three consecutive months.” Health circumstances arose for me and my family, and I was unable to fast. Several years have passed since then. Is the expiation sufficient now?
Answer:
No, the expiation is for the delay, and the fasting remains a debt in your conscience, because it became obligatory upon you, as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 6696. Fasting the three consecutive months is an act of obedience to Allah the Exalted and Majestic. Therefore, you must fast, even if you delayed its execution. The expiation for the delay is feeding a poor person for the delay. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, this sister, Tamadir, sent me a set of questions. She says: In a phrase I said, “If Allah heals my sick person, I will fast three consecutive months.” Health circumstances arose for me and my family, and I was unable to fast. Several years have passed since then. Is the expiation sufficient now?
Answer:
No, the expiation is for the delay, and the fasting remains a debt in your conscience, because it became obligatory upon you, as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Whoever vows that he will be obedient to Allah, should remain obedient to Him
من نذر أن يطيع الله فليطعه
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/179 — archive.org (5:20)
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