The Time of Intention for Voluntary Fasting
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Question:
The brother Abu Ibrahim asks: When is the intention made for voluntary fasting?
Answer:
At the dawn of Fajr. It is made at the dawn of Fajr, or it may be made during the day if he has not eaten or drunk anything after the dawn of Fajr. If he has reached the morning without eating or drinking, he may make the intention during the day, unlike the obligatory fast. For the obligatory fast, it is necessary that the intention be made at the dawn of Fajr. Yes.
The brother Abu Ibrahim asks: When is the intention made for voluntary fasting?
Answer:
At the dawn of Fajr. It is made at the dawn of Fajr, or it may be made during the day if he has not eaten or drunk anything after the dawn of Fajr. If he has reached the morning without eating or drinking, he may make the intention during the day, unlike the obligatory fast. For the obligatory fast, it is necessary that the intention be made at the dawn of Fajr. Yes.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع فضيلة الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7453 — youtube.com (10:03)
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