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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Is it required to make the intention the night before for the fasting expiation of an oath?

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Question:
May Allah reward you. This questioner says: Is it necessary to make the intention the night before for the fasting expiation of an oath?

Answer:
Yes, every obligatory fast, whether for an expiation, a vow, or the fast of Ramadan, must be made with an intention from the night. As for voluntary fasting, it is valid with an intention made during the day.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/2544] هل يشترط تبييت النية في صيام كفارة اليمين - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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