Intending to fast in the heart without verbalizing it
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The second question of Fatwa No. ( 17168 )
Q 2: A man intended in his heart to fast seven consecutive days, but he was unable to complete them, so is anything required of him?
A 2: A vow is not established except by verbalizing it with the intention of doing so; based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Bulugh al-Maram 8:133 It is agreed upon that it is authentic. So if a person intends a vow but does not verbalize it, nothing is required of him. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q 2: A man intended in his heart to fast seven consecutive days, but he was unable to complete them, so is anything required of him?
A 2: A vow is not established except by verbalizing it with the intention of doing so; based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
Allah, the Most High, has forgiven my followers what they contemplate on within themselves (i.e. evil thoughts) as long as they do not act upon or speak about them.
إن الله تجاوز عن أمتي ما حدثت به أنفسها ما لم تعمل أو تتكلم
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www.alifta.gov.sa
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