Vows made in times of anger

Fatwa no. 21611 Praise be to Allah Alone, and may peace and blessings be upon His Messenger, his family and Companions.The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta' has read the question submitted by His Eminence Head of the Courts of Tabuk, which was referred to the Committee by the General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Scholars, by number (4241), dated 14/7/1421 A.H. His Eminence's letter included a question submitted by (Part No. 23; Page No. 207


Having studied the Fatwa request, the Committee answered that the mentioned vow was made out of anger. Thus, it should be expiated for like an oath, by feeding or clothing ten needy people, or emancipating a believing slave. If a person cannot do either, they should observe Sawm (fasting) for three days.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.


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