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Vowing to dedicate one's child to Allaah Almighty
I read the words of the wife of ‘Imran that are related by Allah, the Exalted, within the verse (which means): {[Mention, O Muhammad] when the wife of ‘Imran said, "My Lord, indeed I have pledged to You what is in my womb, consecrated [for Your service], so accept this from me. Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing." But when she delivered her,.. More
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Ruling on vowing to allocate two specific days for reciting Quran
What is the ruling on making a vow to allocate two specific days for reciting the Noble Quran, given that I understood that allocating a specific day for reciting the Quran is a religious innovation?
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Ruling on rendering the vow conditional on ability
I made a vow that if I became able to do something to help some of my acquaintances, I would fast some days for the sake of Allah, the Exalted. I had something in mind while making that vow, but I cannot remember whether I stated it in the vow or depended on the fact that Allah, the Exalted, already knew it and that there thus was no need to mention.. More
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No need to fulfill a vow of which the reason ceased to exist before fulfilling the desired thing
A woman made a vow that she would slaughter a sheep and distribute its meat among the poor if her husband was relieved of his distress. Now, he is relieved of his distress, but she is no longer his wife. The divorce took place shortly before the distress was relieved. Should she fulfill this vow?
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Vow of a discerning boy under the age of puberty is effective and binding
When I was a young boy, I made a vow to Allah, the Exalted, that I would perform ‘Umrah if He blessed me with money. I have been blessed with money, but I am now a young man, and marriage has become a priority for me. Should I give precedence to the fulfillment of my vow over getting married? Should I offer expiation and get married with that money,.. More
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Pay vowed money to the mosque's management
I took a vow to donate a sum of money to a certain mosque, but I did not find a donation box there. My question is: can I donate that money to another mosque?
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Vow and Udh-Hiyyah are two independent acts of worship
I intended to feed some of the poor, the needy, and the orphans. Does the Udh-Hiyyah ('Eed sacrificial animal) that I offered and distributed replace my vow?
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Implicit wording along with intention renders a vow valid and binding
If a person said, "If I possess such-and-such piece of land, I will build a mosque on it," but when he possessed it, he became in need of the price of the mosque. Is he obliged to build the mosque on that piece of land or can he cancel his intention?
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Ruling on vowing to slaughter a bullock, but slaughtered a camel instead
I made a vow that I would slaughter a bullock if a certain thing happened. When that thing actually happened, my father, who took care of the fulfillment of the vow, slaughtered a young camel instead. Has my vow been fulfilled or am I still obliged to fulfill it?
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Vows not to do something, then realizes it is a religious innovation after doing it
A person made a vow that he would do a certain action if he did a certain practice that is, in fact, a religious innovation, but he mistakenly believed it to be a righteous act that would bring him closer to Allah, the Exalted. After doing that act, he came to know that it is a religious innovation. Should he still fulfill his vow?
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Vowed to fast ten successive years; how can she do so?
I made a vow to Allah, the Exalted, that I would fast ten consecutive years if a certain thing happened. I have heard a hadith that reads, "He who observes perpetual fast does not fast at all." Is my vow included in this kind of fasting referred to in the hadith? Should I still fulfill my vow?
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Canceling a vow after it becomes binding
What is the ruling on a person who makes a vow and instantly cancels it because he knows that he will be unable to fulfill it?
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Vows not to eat or drink until he gives up masturbation
I am studying in USA, and I made a vow that if I ever masturbate again, I will abstain from eating and drinking for three days and nights. I consulted some scholars here regarding my case; some advised me to offer expiation if I am unable to fulfill my vow. What is your opinion in this regard?
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Ruling on someone who vowed to pray before obligatory prayer but prayed after it
I made a vow to Allah, the Exalted, that I would perform two rak‘ahs (units of prayer) before every obligatory prayer throughout my entire life as an expression of my thankfulness to Allah, the Exalted. However, one day, in Ramadan, as I was performing prayer in congregation with my parents, they rushed me to begin the prayer; so I could not perform.. More
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Obligatory to fulfill a vow that is conditional on owning something
I joined a contest and took a vow that if I won, I would donate the money of the prize to Palestine. I won the contest, but the circumstances changed, and I needed that money. Is it permissible for me to offer expiation for breaking that vow and take the money. Is it incumbent upon me to donate the money? If I take the money, would it be unlawful?
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