The ruling on one who is unable to fulfill a vow
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Question:
May Allah reward you. One of the sisters says: A woman fell seriously ill, so she vowed that if she were healed, she would fast three days every month. When she was healed, she fasted, but then she fell ill again for several years and was unable to fast. Does one of her children fast on her behalf, or does she feed a poor person for each day?
Answer:
Yes, she is required to fulfill the vow, based on the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)Sahih al-Bukhari 6696 However, as long as she is afflicted with illness and unable to fast for several years, she must pay the expiation for an oath. If Allah grants her healing, she will fast every month as she vowed. Yes.
May Allah reward you. One of the sisters says: A woman fell seriously ill, so she vowed that if she were healed, she would fast three days every month. When she was healed, she fasted, but then she fell ill again for several years and was unable to fast. Does one of her children fast on her behalf, or does she feed a poor person for each day?
Answer:
Yes, she is required to fulfill the vow, based on the saying of the Messenger (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 فليطعه،
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، حكم من عجز عن الوفاء بالنذر - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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