Is it permitted for a person who vowed to perform a mitzvah
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Question
Hello, if someone vowed to perform a mitzvah, is this vow permitted if there is no concern that they will transgress a prohibition due to the release?
Answer
Hello and blessings,
This vow is permitted because they will simply not fulfill a mitzvah, but will not transgress a prohibition.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 228:15 and Siman 230:1.
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