The second question of Fatwa no.
8417
Q 2: I made a vow to build a Masjid (mosque) on an area of 12 meters (4×3). At that time, |
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my house was the only building in the region and, as many people arrived there, I did my best to have a larger Masjid built in the middle of the region. The location of the first piece of land was harmful to people, so it was later used as a path that greatly facilitates people's affairs. It should be noted that the new Masjid was built in an area that does not belong to me, though I centrally contributed to its existence and construction of the Masjid. Do I incur a sort of compensation regarding the first piece of land? Please, advise. May Allah reward you with the best!
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it is obligatory on the Muslim to fulfill his vow so long as it is an act of obedience to Allah. It was authentically reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said,
Whoever vows to obey Allah should obey Him.
Related by
Al-Bukhari.
Actually, your vow is already fulfilled. Yet, as the conditions later changed and a larger Masjid was raised in the region, provided that the piece of land you vowed proved harmful and was used as a path for Muslims, there would be no blame on you in this respect - In sha’a-Allah (if Allah wills).
May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!
Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta'
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