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Ruling of Islamic Law on the Agent Delaying the Delivery of Expiations and Vows to their Beneficiaries

We are a charitable society that collects donations (vows [Nudhūr] and expiations [Kaffārāt]). There are financial amounts that were deposited in the society's account several years ago and have not yet been disbursed. What is the ruling of Shariah on this matter?

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The Term "Ḥadd Allāh" as a Figurative Oath

Is swearing by the term "Ḥadd Allāh" considered an oath? I once said to someone: "Ḥadd Allāh is between me and you that you must do such-and-such." If he does not do it, do I owe an expiation for breaking an oath (Kaffārat al-Yamīn)?

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Islamic Ruling on Fulfilling a Vow before its Condition is Met

I vowed that if I received a certain amount of money from a specific source, I would perform Umrah. However, I performed Umrah- with the intention of fulfilling the vow-before receiving the amount and before the condition was met. Do I need to repeat the Umrah after the condition is fulfilled, or is the Umrah I performed sufficient?

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Islamic Ruling on Swearing by other than Allah
An employee working in a job applied to take a competitive exam for another job. The registration was done electronically, and there was a statement that said: "I declare on my honor that I do not hold any job or position, nor do I engage in any profitable activity." It is worth mentioning that he stated this and was accepted by the institution, is it permissible for him to make this statement, and what is the ruling of Sharia on his salary? 
 
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Conditional Vow is Nullified when the Person to whom it was Made Passes Away before the Condition is Fulfilled

I vowed to Allah that if I receive a certain sum of money I will buy my mother two gold bracelets. However, my mother passed away before I received that sum. Accordingly, do I have to give the bracelets to the heirs or I`m considered free from liability?

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If a Person Swears by Allah unto Someone to do Something, who is Liable for the Kaffara of Breaking that Oath?

If I have sworn by Allah unto someone to do or not to do a particular thing, am I liable for the Kaffara (Expiatory gift) of breaking an oath since many people think that this isn`t an obligation?

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Islamic Ruling on Paying Expiation Money to Cancer Patients

What is the ruling of Sharia on receiving expiation money in favor of poor cancer patients in the form of food coupons; three JDs per meal?

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Conditions of a Sacrifice Offered in Fulfillment of a Vow

Should the vowed sacrifice have the same conditions of the sacrificial animal (Udhyah)?

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Ruling on Giving the Value of Expiatory Gifts to one Person

Is it permissible to give the food, grain or cash of 60 Masakeen (poor persons) to one man, even if the latter is a relative?

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Ruling on Replacing the Vowed Object

I have vowed to buy a water cooler for the mosque. Is it permissible that I buy a water filter instead as the mosque is in need for it?

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A Vow to do Something Permissible isn`t Considered Effective

I have vowed to kiss my son`s head and feet if he got a certain average. Thanks to Allah, he got it, so I kissed his head, but he prevented me from kissing his feet. What is the ruling of Sharia on this?

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Vowed to Fast a Particular Month but Missed one Day

I vowed to fast the whole month of Rajab, and I did so, but one day I drank water during the call for dawn prayer. Should I make up for that day, or for the whole month?

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Vowing to Fulfill a Permissible Act isn't an Obligation

I vowed to name my child the same name that my friend have as a compliment and the vow manner was:" I vow to name my second child the same name that my friend uses (Ahmad) and if I didn't then I will fast for two consecutive months." Nowadays, I am no longer friend with Ahmad and I can't fulfill my vow, so what shall I do as regard fasting?

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Performing a Vow isn`t Bound by a Place unless Specified

I have lent a sum of money to my colleague, but she delayed paying it; therefore, I vowed to sacrifice a sheep for Allah`s sake if I got my money back. One day, she paid me that sum, but when I asked about the price of the sheep, I found that it was equal to the sum that I had lent to her. Should I fulfill my vow regardless of the sheep`s price and my living conditions, or what should I do?

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Oaths Driven by Obsessive Whispering Entail no Expiation

Although Allah, The Almighty, has cured me from obsessive whispering(Waswasah), I keep swearing by Allah not to re-perform ablution and prayer, but I do. Am I accountable for this?

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