Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I verbally swore that if I masturbated again, I would fast for 2 or 3 days, intending it only for masturbation with porn. Am I bound by the literal wording or my actual intention? Also, is this vow binding indefinitely, as I did not specify a time limit? Answer […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question A girl asked me if I had this thing of hers, so I checked, and I couldn’t find it, so I said no. She said, “Check again,” so I checked again but still couldn’t find it, so I said no. Everyone was looking at me, and her whole gang […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If someone says, “O Allah if I smoke, I will give charity within 40 days,” does this apply to every future instance of smoking or just once, given that the intention was for a single occurrence? If they miss the 40-day deadline, should they still give to charity, or […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I vowed, “If I commit (specific sin), grant me Hellfire forever,” but later committed the sin. Can I repent and seek forgiveness for breaking this vow? Is the vow binding, and does it require expiation? If so, what is the correct method, and would I still be bound by […]