The Ruling on Vowing to Give Camels in Charity for One Who Is Unable to Do So
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, Abu Mazin says that he made a vow three years ago that if his son were healed from this illness, he would give in charity a complete camel. In fact, the child was cured and healed by the grace of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). He says now, “I am poor. Does this vow lapse?”
Answer:
The vow does not lapse because it is a vow of obedience. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 6696 He must give in charity the meat of this camel, so he has to slaughter it. This is to fulfill the vow. If he is unable to do so, the vow remains a debt in his liability until he is able to carry it out.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Honorable Shaykh, Abu Mazin says that he made a vow three years ago that if his son were healed from this illness, he would give in charity a complete camel. In fact, the child was cured and healed by the grace of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). He says now, “I am poor. Does this vow lapse?”
Answer:
The vow does not lapse because it is a vow of obedience. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Whoever vows that he will be obedient to Allah, should remain obedient to Him; and
من نذر أن يطيع الله فليطعه وهو نذر أنThe presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (067) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1435-11-01] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (15:23)
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