A daughter vowing to slaughter a ram from her salary after her mother's death

Q 1: A girl whose mother died vowed to slaughter a sheep for Allah every month from her salary, which she receives as a teacher. She now faces difficulties in buying the sheep, slaughtering and distributing it. Is it permissible for her to pay the value of the sheep in cash instead of buying it, considering that she made a specific vow which is to distribute its meat? Is it permissible to replace this with paying its value?

A: There is no difficulty in slaughtering sheep, and she should continue to slaughter it and distribute its meat among the poor. Moreover, it is not acceptable for her to pay for its value, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Whoever vows to obey Allah, should remain obedient to Him; and whoever vows to disobey Allah, should not disobey Him . (Part No. 23; Page No. 395) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.