Is it permissible to make a vow to sacrifice an animal for Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him), and must one fulfill it after the child recovers?

This formula falls under vowing to other than Allah Almighty, which is a form of polytheism (shirk) that is forbidden to fulfill or carry out.

Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · reviewed Sep 2, 2026

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