Fatwa no.
18994
Q:
a year ago, I made a vow that if the Custodian of
the Two Sacred Mosques
recovers from his illness in a year, I will perform Hajj and observe Sawm (fasting) for two months,
to thank Allah for his recovery. Do I have to perform Hajj and observe Sawm, or can I pay a Kaffarah (expiation) as I am indebted?
A:
If the situation is as you have mentioned, you should fulfill your vow to perform Hajj and observe Sawm for two months, as this is a vow to do an act of obedience bound by a condition, and it took place. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said,
Whoever vows to obey Allah should do so.
If you cannot perform Hajj due to the debts, you should hasten to do so as soon as you are able to do so, according to Allah's saying,Surah Al-Taghabun, 64:
16
So keep your duty to Allâh and fear Him as much as you can
Allah also says about the obligatory Hajj,Surah Al-`Imran, 3:
97
And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Ka‘bah) is a duty that mankind owes to Allâh, those who can afford the expenses (for one’s conveyance, provision and residence)
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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'