30/9. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 3660 — Fulfilling a Deceased Mother's Vow
Mentioning The Different Reports From Sufyan
Fulfilling a Vow for the Deceased on Their Behalf
Sunan an-Nasai : 3660
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 3660
قَالَ الْحَارِثُ بْنُ مِسْكِينٍ قِرَاءَةً عَلَيْهِ وَأَنَا أَسْمَعُ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ سَعْدَ بْنَ عُبَادَةَ، اسْتَفْتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي نَذْرٍ كَانَ عَلَى أُمِّهِ فَتُوُفِّيَتْ قَبْلَ أَنْ تَقْضِيَهُ فَقَالَ " اقْضِهِ عَنْهَا ".
Al-Harith bin Miskin Narrated from:
It was narrated that Al-Harith bin Miskin said, it being read to him while I was listening: "From Sufyan, from Az-Zuhri, from 'Ubaidullah bin 'Abdullah, from Ibn 'Abbas, that Sa'd bin 'Ubadah consulted the Prophet about a vow which his mother had to fulfill, but she died before doing so. The Messenger of Allah said: 'Fulfill it on her behalf.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3660In-book reference : Book 30, Hadith 50English translation : Vol. 4, Book 30, Hadith 3690
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 3660
This hadith about fulfilling a vow for the deceased gives a direct answer to Sa'd bin 'Ubadah's concern. His mother had a vow that remained unfulfilled when she died. He asked the Prophet what should be done, and the Prophet told him to fulfill it on her behalf. The main lesson in the text is simple: the outstanding vow was not ignored after her death. Sa'd sought clear guidance before acting, and he was instructed to complete the duty for her. For readers searching for a hadith about a mother's unfulfilled vow, this narration presents the matter in a short and practical way. It also shows the value of asking a trusted religious authority when a family duty is unclear instead of making a personal guess.
What we learn from this hadith
- An outstanding vow should be taken seriously.
- Sa'd asked for guidance before acting on behalf of his mother.
- The Prophet instructed him to fulfill the vow for her.
