What is the ruling on saying, "If such and such happens, I will give you such and such"? Is this considered a vow to other than Allah?
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Question:
If my friend says to me, "If Allah grants my need, I will give you so much and so much," without the intention of making a vow, is this considered a vow to other than Allah?
Answer:
This is a promise. A promise is not a vow. This is a promise. There is a difference of opinion regarding whether fulfilling a promise is obligatory or recommended. The majority hold that it is recommended. Yes.
If my friend says to me, "If Allah grants my need, I will give you so much and so much," without the intention of making a vow, is this considered a vow to other than Allah?
Answer:
This is a promise. A promise is not a vow. This is a promise. There is a difference of opinion regarding whether fulfilling a promise is obligatory or recommended. The majority hold that it is recommended. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم قول إن حدث كذا أعطيك كذا، هل يعتبر نذر لغير الله؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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