Breaking a promise to Allah
Question
I promised Allah not to commit a sin and if I commit that sin I will fast for 30 days. I have broken that promise now what to do?
Answer
You will have to fast for 30 days.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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