Is it prescribed to combine the intention for the even-numbered and odd-numbered prayers, whether for one who prays alone or with a congregation?
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Question:
Do we need a separate intention for the even-numbered prayer and a separate intention for the odd-numbered prayer, or a single intention, whether for one who prays alone or with a congregation?
Answer:
It is necessary to have an intention at every takbir of entering the prayer. When you say the takbir for entering the prayer, you intend the prayer you want, whether it is the even-numbered, the odd-numbered, a rawatib, a purely voluntary prayer, or an obligatory prayer, based on his saying (peace and blessings be upon him)Sahih al-Bukhari 1 Yes.
Do we need a separate intention for the even-numbered prayer and a separate intention for the odd-numbered prayer, or a single intention, whether for one who prays alone or with a congregation?
Answer:
It is necessary to have an intention at every takbir of entering the prayer. When you say the takbir for entering the prayer, you intend the prayer you want, whether it is the even-numbered, the odd-numbered, a rawatib, a purely voluntary prayer, or an obligatory prayer, based on his saying (peace and blessings be upon him)
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 نوى.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يشرع جمع النية للشفع والوتر سواء لمن صلى وحده أو مع جماعة؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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