I experienced severe hardships, and I made a vow to slaughter my son with a knife just as I slaughter a sheep if my hardships were removed. The hardships were actually removed, and I wanted to fulfill my vow. So I sharpened the knife to slaughter my son. My sister, however, told me that it is impermissible for me to fulfill such a vow. She related the.. More
As-Salamu ‘Alaykum. After the death of my mother, I made a vow to give a certain sum as a monthly charity on her behalf. But I failed to fulfill the vow due to debts. Now I feel guilty and have started to fulfill the vow monthly. What about the many years in which I did not fulfill the vow? Until when should I keep on fulfilling the vow?
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What is the sharia ruling on a conditional vow (such as saying: "If Allah grants me success, I will do so and so.")? Is there a due expiation for this vow if it is impossible to fulfill? Is it permissible to cancel the vow and offer an expiation only because it is rather difficult, but not impossible, to fulfill?
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I vowed to free a slave and fast three days. Is it permissible to delay the fulfillment of the vow until I obtain the money necessary for freeing a slave?
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I made a vow to fast if Allah would provide my son with a child. I observed the fast although my son has not yet had a child. Will I be required to fast again if my son is blessed with a child?
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Allah has blessed me with a new car and house that I have bought. I said before: "If Allah wills, when I move to the new house, I will slaughter an animal (as a way of showing gratitude to Allah Almighty) for having a new house and car." Are we, the family members, permitted to eat from the slaughtered animal? Is it permissible to give some of its meat.. More
I made a vow to slaughter a sheep and distribute its meat among the poor of my town, but I could not do. Is it permissible to distribute the price of the sheep in fulfillment of the vow?
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I made a vow to fast three months but I do not remember if I intended to fast them consecutively or not. I was hesitant about this matter at the time of making the vow and now I do not remember what my final decision was. Am I required to fast them consecutively?
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I made a vow to Allah, the Exalted, that I would slaughter a calf if a certain thing happens. Can I offer the monetary value of the calf instead of slaughtering it when my wish is fulfilled?
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I made the intention to donate to my Palestinian brethren when I receive an amount of money. I actually received an amount of money but I found some relatives of mine who are in need of money. Should I donate to the Palestinian people or to my needy relatives, given that I can donate to one party only?
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I made a vow to Allah, the Exalted, that I would fast. It was a long time ago and now I cannot remember the exact number of days that I had vowed to fast. What should I do?
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