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Is it permissible to change the beneficiary and location of a vow after the vow has been made to another beneficiary and location, knowing that the other beneficiary and location are more deserving and rightful?

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It is permissible to change the destination of a vow (Nathr) to that which is more deserving and better. So, whoever vows to fast on a specific day may transfer it to a better time. Changing the destination of a vow to a better place is permissible, such as transferring a vow from a specific place to the Two Holy Mosques. This is supported by the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, who permitted fulfilling a vow in a specific place as long as there was no legal impediment, and he indicated the transfer of a vow from a less preferred place to a more preferred one, by saying to someone who vowed to pray in Jerusalem: "Pray here."

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