MAKING A PROMISE BY SAYING ‘I WILL DO THIS’

Question:

As Salaam Alaikum,

If a person says to Allah,’I will do this’ or ‘I will do that’. But he/she didnot use the word ‘promise’ nor did he/she intend to make any promise while saying so. In this case, if he/she doesnot do the action, will he/she be sinning?

 

Answer:

Wa Alaikum As Salaam,

Based on what you have explained, it shows that your words like ‘I will do this’ or ‘I will do that’ was not a promise. This was merely an intention on your part to do something. Therefore, if you did not do the action, you will not be considered as being sinful.

And Allah Knows best

Mufti Waseem Khan

15/03/2918