The verbal expression of intention in fasting
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it obligatory to vocalize the intention when making it, such as saying, "I intend to do so and so," or is the pre-dawn meal sufficient?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to vocalize the intention in any of the acts of worship. One should intend with his heart, for the place of intention is the heart, and vocalizing it is a religious innovation (bid'ah). Allah knows what is in the hearts; He is All-Aware of what is in the breasts. There is no need to inform Allah the Exalted by saying, "I intend to fast this day." Who is being informed? Is it Allah who is being informed, or the people? The people have no concern with it. This is for Allah the Mighty and Majestic. Therefore, it is not permissible to vocalize the intention, and[Al-Hujurat 49:16] Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it obligatory to vocalize the intention when making it, such as saying, "I intend to do so and so," or is the pre-dawn meal sufficient?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to vocalize the intention in any of the acts of worship. One should intend with his heart, for the place of intention is the heart, and vocalizing it is a religious innovation (bid'ah). Allah knows what is in the hearts; He is All-Aware of what is in the breasts. There is no need to inform Allah the Exalted by saying, "I intend to fast this day." Who is being informed? Is it Allah who is being informed, or the people? The people have no concern with it. This is for Allah the Mighty and Majestic. Therefore, it is not permissible to vocalize the intention, and
Say, "Would you acquaint Allah with your religion while Allah knows whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth, and Allah is Knowing of all things?"
أَتُعَلِّمُونَ اللَّهَ بِدِينِكُمْ وَاللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ وَاللَّهُ بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ عَلِيمٌ
Source
شرح زاد المستقنع [34] — alfawzan.live (32:46)
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