Vowing to slaughter a cow and wishing to slaughter sheep instead

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Q 1: One of my daughters was suffering from a disease, and I vowed that if Allah (Exalted be He) granted her recovery and she could walk, I would sacrifice a cow in the cause of Allah (Exalted be He). All praise be to Allah Alone, He (Glorified and Exalted be He) granted my daughter recovery and she was able to walk. Please answer the following questions: (Part No. 23; Page No. 380) Since I am a poor woman, is it permissible that my relatives help me and contribute towards the fulfillment of my vow?

A: If you are poor, it would be permissible for your relatives to contribute towards the fulfillment of your vow. Accordingly, you are not exempted from fulfilling the vow. Q 2: Is it permissible for me to slaughter a number of sheep that equals one cow as the people of my village do not eat the meat of cows? A: It is permissible that you slaughter seven sheep instead of one cow.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.