Unable to fulfil an oath due to old age

Q: According to Hanafi jurisprudence, if someone swears to always perform their prayers standing, but later becomes very old and no longer has the strength to stand, would sitting during prayer break their oath?

A: Yes, the oath will break and kaffaarah will be compulsory.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)