I have intended to observe an obligatory fast of Ramadan today for Allah.^[1]

*    Verbalising the intention in Arabic will only be counted if the person understands its meaning. Also, uttering the intention in any language is only beneficial if the heart also bears the intention at that time.^[2]

*    One may also make the intention in his native language.^[3]

*    If making the intention during the day, it is necessary to intend that you have been fasting since true dawn. If someone only intends the fast from the current time onwards, without considering it from the time of dawn, the fast will not be valid.^[4]

Announcement

More pearls of wisdom on the intentions of fasting will be discussed in study circles. Please do join them to learn more!

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                     صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

The six ṣalawāt and two duꜤāˈs recited in the sunnah-inspired weekly gatherings of Dawat-e-Islami

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1. The ṣalāt for the night preceding Friday