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Is it permissible to fulfill a vow in a place more deserving than the one designated for its disbursement?

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Vowing is disliked or forbidden, but if a Muslim makes a vow, he is obligated to fulfill it. The general principle is to fulfill the vow to the place or entity specified, but if a greater need arises, he is permitted to redirect the vow to it.

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