Nazr

In Islam, nazr is a vow or commitment to carry out an act. The failure to fulfill the commitment results in the need to take a compensating action, often of a charitable nature, such as feeding the poor. Nazr can also take the form of tribute to a superior or the payment of a fee when taking office.

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Vow . Dream . Nazr

If I made a Nadhr or vow in my dream, is it still valid?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 4 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

No, it carries no validity.

And Allah knows best

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India . Nazr . Food

Is it permissible to perform the ritual of Niyaz and Nazr in India, where we prepare food, recite Salwaat, Al Hamd, Surah Tawheed, and Salwaat again? Is there any Islamic basis for this practice?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

It is not only permissible but, it is highly recommended to feed people and to recite Salawaat and to recite Quranic verses. This is exactly what is happening in distributing Nazr and Niyaz.
We need to be careful from the Wahabis propaganda who jump on labeling many recommended acts as Haraam.

Wassalaam

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Kaffara . Nazr

What is the penalty for breaking a Nadhr or oath in Islam?

Fulfilling the Nadhr النذر is obligatory and not fulfilling it is a sinful act even if you pay the penalty. The penalty of breaking the Nadhr is feeding ten poor believers or clothing them but if he could not afford it, then fasting three days.

'Proper oath اليمين must be fulfilled. Penalty of breaking the oath is same as above.

'Wassalam.

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Nazr . Du'a (Supplication) . Salah (Prayers)

Is there any Dua or Nazr that one can do in order to get my prayers accepted?

There are many Du'as in this regard e.g, RABBI EJ'ALNI MOQEEMASSALATI WAMIN THURRIYYATI RABBANA WA TAQABBAL DU'AA.

Starung every Du'a and ending it with Salawaat is very helpful in accepting the Du'a.

Wassalam.

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Kaffara . Nazr

How can someone deal with a situation when a Nadhr has not been fulfilled and they have forgotten the conditions they had made? Would they only pay Kaffarah?

If you are sure that you made a Nadhr, then you must fulfill it in every possible way. If you are not sure that you made a Nadhr, then nothing is obligatory on you.
If you did a Nadhr and you deliberately did not fulfill it, there is a Kaffara on you which is: feeding ten poor believers or clothing them. If you are unable to afford that then fasting three days.

Wassalam.

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Nazr . Money

Can we do a Nazr without having to pay money?

Yes of course. Nazr does not necessarily mean paying money but it can be doing something like praying a Namaz or Quran or Du'a or going for Ziyarat or Umra.

Wassalam.

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Food . Death . Du'a (Supplication) . Nazr

In the Indian subcontinent people do Nazar for deceased souls by saying Dua on food and sweets to gain Allah's favour and then consume them. Is this allowed in Islam?

Yes it is not only allowed but also recommended to feed people and gift the reward to the soul of the deceased. The Prophet (SAWA) himself used to feed on behalf on deceased Muslims as you can find it is Sunni and Shia books.

'Reciting Du;a is always recommended as well.

Wassalam.