I remember that I promised a woman something and did not give it to her, and I am now regretful. What should I do, knowing that I do not expect to see her again?
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Question:
She says: I remember that I promised a woman something and did not give it to her, and I am now very regretful. What should I do? Knowing that I do not expect the circumstances to ever allow me to see her again.
Answer:
If you are unable to see her, then there is nothing on you in that. But if she is available, it is better that you fulfill what you promised, if it is something permissible and beneficial for this woman, because breaking a promise is among the characteristics of the hypocrites. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Breaking a promise is among the characteristics of the hypocrites. So whenever it is possible for you to fulfill the promise, you should fulfill it.
Some scholars hold that fulfilling a promise is obligatory, due to this warning mentioned by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding its breaking. Yes.
She says: I remember that I promised a woman something and did not give it to her, and I am now very regretful. What should I do? Knowing that I do not expect the circumstances to ever allow me to see her again.
Answer:
If you are unable to see her, then there is nothing on you in that. But if she is available, it is better that you fulfill what you promised, if it is something permissible and beneficial for this woman, because breaking a promise is among the characteristics of the hypocrites. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
The sign of the hypocrite is that if he speaks, he lies, and if he promises, he breaks his promise, and if he trusts, he betrays, and if he argues, he acts unjustly, and if he makes a covenant, he betrays.
آية المنافق إذا حدد كذب، وإذا وعد أخلف، وإذا يأتي من الخال، وإذا خاصم فجر، وإذا عاهد غدر،Some scholars hold that fulfilling a promise is obligatory, due to this warning mentioned by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding its breaking. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، أذكر أنني وعدت امرأة بشيء ولم أعطها إياه، وأنا الآن نادمة فما العمل علما بأني لا أتوقع رؤيتها مجددا؟ — youtube.com
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