Ruling on saying: If I pass the exam, I will memorize the Qur'an
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Question:
Fifteen years ago, I made a vow for the sake of Allah to memorize the entire Noble Qur'an. The form of the vow was as follows: "If I pass the exam, I will memorize the whole Qur'an." I did pass, and from that time until now, I have been trying to memorize it and striving in that regard.
The question is: If I am unable to memorize the Book of Allah, do I owe an expiation, and what should I do to fulfill my vow?
Answer:
If the reality of your situation is as you described in the question, then that is not a vow, but rather a resolve and a promise. It is prescribed for you to strive to memorize the Qur'an, and you do not owe an expiation. May Allah make your affairs easy and the affairs of every Muslim.
Fifteen years ago, I made a vow for the sake of Allah to memorize the entire Noble Qur'an. The form of the vow was as follows: "If I pass the exam, I will memorize the whole Qur'an." I did pass, and from that time until now, I have been trying to memorize it and striving in that regard.
The question is: If I am unable to memorize the Book of Allah, do I owe an expiation, and what should I do to fulfill my vow?
Answer:
If the reality of your situation is as you described in the question, then that is not a vow, but rather a resolve and a promise. It is prescribed for you to strive to memorize the Qur'an, and you do not owe an expiation. May Allah make your affairs easy and the affairs of every Muslim.
Source
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