For this reason...

For this reason, he approached the Holy Prophet (s) and informed him of his intentions, the Prophet (s) asked: “During the era of paganism, was there any idol at that place for the people to worship?” He replied “No.” The Prophet (s) asked: “Was any congregation held in any of the ignorant festivals in that place?” He replied “No.” At that moment, the Prophet (s) said: اوفِ بنذرك فإنه لا وفاء لنذرٍ في معصية الله ولا فيما لا يملك ابن أدم “Fulfill your vow (nadhr) as nadhr is not correct in two instances: (a) In case of sins and disobedience of Allah and, (b) In things which he is not the owner.” [^6] (3) A woman told the Holy Prophet (s) as such: I have made a nadhr to slaughter an animal at one particular place.