The Ruling on Fulfilling a Vow to Slaughter

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, I vowed that if my wife becomes pregnant, I would slaughter five sheep and distribute them to the poor. Until now, I have not been able to afford this amount for the sheep. May Allah reward you.

Answer:
It remains a debt in your obligation. This is a vow that is obligatory for you to fulfill. Whoever vows to obey Allah, let him obey Him. You vowed to slaughter, and slaughter is an act of worship that brings one closer to Allah. You also vowed that it would be charity, and charity is an act of worship and obedience. Therefore, you are required to fulfill it. If you are unable to carry it out now, it remains a debt in your obligation until you are able to do so; it becomes a debt in your obligation. If you are able to do part of it, you carry out what you are able to do, and the rest remains a debt in your obligation that must be fulfilled. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.