Fatwa #1392715 February 2006South Africa

What is the ruling on a vow that cannot be kept?

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What is the ruling on a vow that cannot be kept? The vow was made rashly and now it is very difficult to maintain it. It was mentioned that should the vow be broken, a certain number of fasts will be kept. Can the person keep a fast in order to remove the oblligation of the vow? Please advise

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Your question is not clear. Please forward the exact wording of the vow to us.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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