Making a promise in one's mind

· 24 Rabiʻ I 1439 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

If someone promises something to Allah in his mind without uttering it verbally, is the promise valid?

Answer

This does not constitute a vow.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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