Is it obligatory to fulfill a vow to pray Fajr and Duha (forenoon) prayers and to recite two Hizbs of the Qur'an after a wish is granted, and what is its expiation?
The majority of scholars hold that a vow () cannot be made for performing obligatory duties (furood) or refraining from forbidden acts, because these are already incumbent by the very essence of Islamic law. A vow can only be made for something that Islamic law recommends.
Therefore, vowing to pray Fajr prayer is not valid, because it is obligatory by the very essence of Islamic law. Some Hanbalis are of the view that if one vows to perform an obligatory act and does not fulfill it, an expiation for breaking an oath (kaffarat yameen) becomes due, because a vow is like an oath.
The most preponderant opinion is that of the majority, stating that a vow for an obligatory act is not binding.
As for the two rak'ahs before Fajr ( of Fajr) and two hizbs of the Qur'an, it is valid to vow to perform them, and fulfilling them becomes obligatory if the condition upon which the vow was suspended is met, based on the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, saying: "Whoever vows to obey Allah, let him obey Him."
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