What is obligatory upon one who is unable to fulfill a vow?
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Question:
The questioner says: I make many vows, Honorable Shaykh, and I am poor. I do not doubt that I make many vows; I vow often, and I am poor, so I am unable to fulfill my vow. Is anything obligatory upon me?
Answer:
If it is a vow of obedience, it is obligatory upon you. If you are able, you should hasten to perform it and fulfill it. If you are not able, it remains a debt upon you to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). When you are able, you fulfill it. Yes.
The questioner says: I make many vows, Honorable Shaykh, and I am poor. I do not doubt that I make many vows; I vow often, and I am poor, so I am unable to fulfill my vow. Is anything obligatory upon me?
Answer:
If it is a vow of obedience, it is obligatory upon you. If you are able, you should hasten to perform it and fulfill it. If you are not able, it remains a debt upon you to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). When you are able, you fulfill it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 7177- ما الواجب على من لا يستطيع الوفاء بالنذر؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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