What is the formula of a vow that a person must fulfill? Does it have to be preceded by an oath, or for example, does one say, "It is upon me to do such and such"?
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The questioner : What is the formula of a vow that a person must fulfill? Does it have to be preceded by an oath, or for example, does one say, "It is upon me to do such and such"?
The Shaykh : The formula of a vow does not have a specific form.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Rather, any statement that indicates a servant’s commitment to do something for Allah is a vow. If he combines it with an oath, it becomes both an oath and a vow. Yes.
The Shaykh : The formula of a vow does not have a specific form.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Rather, any statement that indicates a servant’s commitment to do something for Allah is a vow. If he combines it with an oath, it becomes both an oath and a vow. Yes.