The Ruling on Voicing the Intention and the Dhikr Before Prayer

Question:
Also, Shaykh Salih, some of the brothers actually pointed out some questions from the previous lesson. He says: We hear some people murmuring supplications and dhikr, such as “May Allah establish it and make it lasting” and “O Allah, have mercy on my standing before You,” and “I intend to pray the Zuhr prayer.” We hope for clarification on this, O Shaykh.

Answer:
As for saying “I intend to pray,” this is a bid'ah (religious innovation), and there is no need for you to inform Allah of your intention. Allah knows what is in the hearts and knows the intentions and what is in the consciences. This has not been reported, nor has it been reported that one says, “O Allah, I intend this.” There is no evidence for it, so he is an innovator, and it is not permissible. Yes.