Intention for voluntary fasting and the best days for fasting
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The questioner:
Is it obligatory to form the intention for voluntary fasting? And what are the best days to fast in the month, Honorable Shaykh? And is it true that deeds are presented on Monday and Thursday?
The Shaykh:
Yes, intention is essential in fasting. In all deeds, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 1 Therefore, in obligatory fasting, the intention must be present before the dawn breaks. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: This is regarding obligatory fasting.
As for voluntary fasting, there is no harm in the intention being delayed until after the dawn breaks, provided that one has not consumed anything that breaks the fast after the dawn breaks. He may intend during the day and continue his fast until sunset. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you. We will take calls, and we will take Majid from 'Ar'ar. Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings.
The Shaykh:
As for the best voluntary fasting, as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) explained, it is fasting on Mondays and Thursdays. It is authentic that deeds are presented to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) on these days, and that he (peace and blessings be upon him) loved for his deeds to be presented to Allah while he was fasting. As for the month, it is recommended to fast three days of the month, whether from the beginning, the middle, or the end. If he makes them the white days, the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth, that is better. Yes.
Is it obligatory to form the intention for voluntary fasting? And what are the best days to fast in the month, Honorable Shaykh? And is it true that deeds are presented on Monday and Thursday?
The Shaykh:
Yes, intention is essential in fasting. In all deeds, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended.
إنما الأعمال بالنيات وإنما لكل امرئ ما نوىThere is no fasting for one who does not form the intention from the night, or does not gather the intention from the night
لا صيام لمن لم يبيت النية من الليل أو لم يجمع النية من الليلAs for voluntary fasting, there is no harm in the intention being delayed until after the dawn breaks, provided that one has not consumed anything that breaks the fast after the dawn breaks. He may intend during the day and continue his fast until sunset. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you. We will take calls, and we will take Majid from 'Ar'ar. Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings.
The Shaykh:
As for the best voluntary fasting, as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) explained, it is fasting on Mondays and Thursdays. It is authentic that deeds are presented to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) on these days, and that he (peace and blessings be upon him) loved for his deeds to be presented to Allah while he was fasting. As for the month, it is recommended to fast three days of the month, whether from the beginning, the middle, or the end. If he makes them the white days, the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth, that is better. Yes.
Source
قناة «مكة و المدينة»، 02 فتاوى على الهواء - 19 01 1433هـ _ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (8:28)
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