The Ruling on Verbalizing the Intention for Hajj and 'Umrah
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Question:
Is it obligatory for one who intends to perform Hajj to verbalize the intention for Hajj or 'Umrah, or is this something that resides within the heart?
Answer:
The intention in the heart is sufficient, and there is no need to verbalize the intention, because verbalizing the intention is a bid'ah (religious innovation). Yes.
The presenter:
Yes, may Allah bless you and reward you.
Is it obligatory for one who intends to perform Hajj to verbalize the intention for Hajj or 'Umrah, or is this something that resides within the heart?
Answer:
The intention in the heart is sufficient, and there is no need to verbalize the intention, because verbalizing the intention is a bid'ah (religious innovation). Yes.
The presenter:
Yes, may Allah bless you and reward you.
Source
قناة «السعودية»، برنامج فتاوى مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان 1439/11/19 — youtube.com (35:39)
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