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Ruling on Changing the Gender of the Animal Specified in a Vow
A person vowed that if his matter came to pass, he would sacrifice two male sheep, and when the matter was realized, he wanted to sacrifice a female sheep instead. What is the ruling on not adhering to the gender of the sheep, knowing that it weighs more in meat than a male sheep?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: it is required of him to provide the value for mentioning two sheep, so he can either give them in charity or slaughter whatever he wishes, and God knows best.
