Chapter Three
On Covenants
Rule (1559) Covenant is formed by saying," I promise Allah, I am obligated to Allah that if 'A' takes place I will owe to do 'B', which must be an act of worship or its doing would be better than not doing. Such covenant also is formed if the statement is of a general nature and unrestricted, such covenant is binding and the rules of the subject of vow apply to that of covenant also but this view is not free from objection. Vows and also covenants cannot be formed without expressing it in words, although it is a precaution for it not to be different from the way it is intended to be.
Rule (1560) If one promises Allah to give all of his belongings in charity and is afraid of the loss he evaluates his belongings and gives in charity in smaller amounts at different times until an amount equal to what was evaluated is given in charity.