Does Formalization of Vows Require Lip Movement?

Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is a vow (nadhr) obligatory to fulfill where the vow has been made without moving the lips? In this case, the tongue was moving. Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah. Islamicaly, a vow…