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Is it necessary to fulfill a vow to fast two consecutive months upon interrupting prayer, given that the number of times the vow was made cannot be recalled?

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Praise be to Allah who has cured you of whispers (waswas). Vowing to fast for two consecutive months if you stop praying is a vow of obstinacy (nadhr al-lajaj), in which the vower has the choice between fulfilling the vow or offering an expiation for an oath.

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