Is a vow contingent upon a condition unlawful, and is expiation obligatory for one who makes a vow contingent upon a condition?
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A vow conditioned on an event, such as the birth of a child, is considered disliked () by most scholars. Some even deem it forbidden () if it is accompanied by a corrupt belief. Fulfillment of such a vow becomes obligatory if the condition is met; otherwise, nothing is binding.
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