(Ibn al-Qayyim’s preference for the view that traveling to the Prophet’s Mosque is obligatory if one makes a vow to do so, with evidence) And we have proofs indicating that it is *** an obligatory matter for a person by virtue of the vow
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The Shaykh :“And we have proofs indicating that it is *** an obligatory matter for a person by virtue of the vow”
“We have proofs” means evidence indicating that traveling to visit the Prophet’s Mosque becomes obligatory, becomes an individual obligation for a person if he makes a vow to do so. What are these proofs? Among them is
“The Messenger’s command to every one who makes a vow of obedience *** to fulfill the vow with excellence”
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 6696 And this is a command, and there is no doubt that traveling to the Prophet’s Mosque is an act of obedience. And if it is an act of obedience, it falls under the generality of his saying: Sahih al-Bukhari 6696
“We have proofs” means evidence indicating that traveling to visit the Prophet’s Mosque becomes obligatory, becomes an individual obligation for a person if he makes a vow to do so. What are these proofs? Among them is
“The Messenger’s command to every one who makes a vow of obedience *** to fulfill the vow with excellence”
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
