We ask that you clarify for us how the intention for fasting is to be made. Is the intention at the beginning of the month sufficient, or is it necessary to have an intention for every day?

Question:
Please clarify for us how the intention for fasting is to be made? Is the intention made at the beginning of the month? Or is it necessary to have an intention for every day? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
It is necessary to have an intention for every day of Ramadan, because each day is an independent act of worship that requires an intention before dawn, or rather, the obligatory part of it requires an intention before dawn. Therefore, it is not permissible to delay the intention until after the appearance of dawn, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) Intention is from the intention.
As for voluntary fasting, it is permissible for a person to make the intention during the day, provided he has not consumed anything that breaks the fast between the appearance of dawn and his intention. It is permissible to make the intention during the day as long as the person has not eaten or drunk after dawn, because voluntary fasting is broader than obligatory fasting. May Allah reward you with good.