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Q 1: I made a vow and I do not know how to fulfill it. The following are the details:In 1987-1988 I made a vow that if I finished the construction of a bathhouse, I would pay one third of its revenue in Sadaqah (voluntary charity) as long as I live. The bathhouse was built but I discovered with the passage of time that its revenue does not suffice the cost of living of two people bearing in mind that at that time I was a married man with three children. It may be worth mentioning that until now the revenue of my bathhouse is very low compared to the standard of living in Algeria.My question is: Is it Wajib (obligatory) on me to fulfill the vow mentioned above, even though if I do so (Part No. 23; Page No. 384) my income will not suffice me? How can I conclusively end the problem of this vow? I said in my vow: "I will give one third of the revenue of the bathhouse in Sadaqah regardless of how low it might be." However, I was at that time sure that the bathhouse would have good revenue.O shaykh, the revenue of the concerned bathhouse is very low; it is below the Nisab (the minimum amount on which Zakah is due). Only because I have other sources of income I am not in a state of severe poverty.


A: It is Wajib on you to fulfill your vow. This is because it is a vow to do an act of obedience to Allah (Exalted be He). Moreover, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Whoever makes a vow to obey Allah, has to obey Him. However, if you are unable to fulfill your vow, it will be Wajib on you to make a Kaffarah (expiation) for your oath. Note that bathhouses are only permissible to be used when they do not involve any Haram (prohibited) practices.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.




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