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Unable to fulfil an oath due to old age
Question
According to Hanafi jurisprudence, if someone swears to always perform their prayers standing, but later becomes very old and no longer has the strength to stand, would sitting during prayer break their oath?
Answer
Yes, the oath will break and kaffaarah will be compulsory.
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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