According to Sheikh Ibn Baz, a promise is when someone says, 'If such and such happens, I will give you this or slaughter an animal for you.' A vow (nadhir), on the other hand, involves dedicating something to Allah, such as saying, 'If Allah cures me, I will fast for so many days or give charity.'
No, Sheikh Ibn Baz clarifies that this statement is a promise, not a binding vow (nadhir). While it is good to fulfill the promise if possible, it is not obligatory, and there is no harm if it is not fulfilled.
A binding vow (nadhir) is one made to Allah, such as 'I vow to Allah that if He cures me, I will give charity to so-and-so' or 'I will clothe a poor person.' Such vows must be fulfilled.
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