The Legal Criterion for Forming the Intention for Fasting
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Question:
May Allah reward you and bless you. He asks: What is the legal criterion for forming the intention for fasting, whether in Ramadan or in voluntary fasting?
Answer:
As for fasting in Ramadan, fasting to fulfill a vow, and making up missed fasts, the intention is obligatory before the dawn breaks. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan an-Nasa'i 2336Sahih (Darussalam) This applies to the obligatory fast, the fast that is obligatory. As for voluntary fasting, it is valid with an intention made during the day, provided that he has not eaten or drunk after the dawn broke. If he then intends to fast after the dawn has broken, he may do so. Yes.
May Allah reward you and bless you. He asks: What is the legal criterion for forming the intention for fasting, whether in Ramadan or in voluntary fasting?
Answer:
As for fasting in Ramadan, fasting to fulfill a vow, and making up missed fasts, the intention is obligatory before the dawn breaks. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
There is no fast for the one who does not intend (to fast) before dawn
لا صيام لمن لم يجمع النية من الليل،
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/042 — archive.org (3:37)
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