Inability to fulfill a vow

Q: Five years ago, (Part No. 23; Page No. 271) I had a specific aim. I made a vow to Allah that if I achieved this aim, I would slaughter a camel for the sake of Allah. I said this because I badly needed to achieve this aim, to the extent that I did not imagine how much it was going to cost me. Praise be to Allah, I have achieved my aim a long time ago. However, I am confused whether the vow should be fulfilled precisely the way it was said or whether there is some license that exempts me from fulfilling it. Please advise, may Allah guide you.

A: If the situation is as you have mentioned, you have to fulfill your vow, according to Allah's saying, And whatever you spend for spendings (e.g., in Sadaqah - charity for Allâh’s Cause) or whatever vow you make, be sure Allâh knows it all. He also says about righteous people, They (are those who) fulfil (their) vows It was authentically reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him) that he said, A person who vows to obey Allah should do so. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.