Before I gave birth to my baby,

Q: I have a daughter who is now around fourteen years old. I vowed to give her in marriage to the first son born to my brother. My brother got married and had a boy who is now about twelve years old. However, the boy is noticeably much younger than my daughter; literally he looks like an eight-year-old boy, not to mention his immature conduct. My daughter is about to get married, but she is not satisfied with him. I am very confused. I hope that your Eminence will provide me with a Fatwa on this regard, May Allah grant you success! (Part No. 23; Page No. 211

A: Your vow is considered valid and you have the choice either to fulfill it or not. If you do not fulfill it, you must offer a Kaffarah (expiation) of oath, i.e. freeing a believing bondsman, feeding ten needy people by giving each a kilo and a half of staple foods, or clothing them each with a garment. If you cannot do any of these, you are to fast for three days.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.