Continuation of the discussion on the absolute vow, its ruling, and the explanation of the expiation for an oath.
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The Shaykh : If feeding is difficult, then fasting is easier. Therefore, I also hope that you will disseminate this among the general public, because the general public currently only knows about fasting for three days. Disseminate this among the general public and inform them that they have a choice between three things: feeding, clothing, or freeing a slave. If they do not find the means to do so, then they fast. Good.
This, we return to the categories of vows. What is the ruling of the absolute vow?
The student: ... .
The Shaykh : But what is its ruling, and what does a person do if he says, "I have a vow upon me to Allah"?
The student: ... .
The Shaykh : You have done well. He expiates with the expiation for an oath.
This, we return to the categories of vows. What is the ruling of the absolute vow?
The student: ... .
The Shaykh : But what is its ruling, and what does a person do if he says, "I have a vow upon me to Allah"?
The student: ... .
The Shaykh : You have done well. He expiates with the expiation for an oath.