Recalling the Verse of Ablution During Ablution and Intention
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is it better for the believer to recall the verse of ablution during ablution, in order to clarify his intention?
Answer:
No, it is obligatory for him to recall the intention, because it is an act of worship, and an act of worship is not valid without intention. So he intends purity, or he intends the prayer. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 1 As for recalling the verse, many Muslims do not memorize the verse; among them are common people and among them are ignorant people who do not memorize the verse. This is not prescribed. What is prescribed is recalling the intention. For example, regarding the intention: if he intends the ablution, he has complied with the verse. If he intends the ablution and begins it, he has complied with the verse. Yes.
The questioner asks: Is it better for the believer to recall the verse of ablution during ablution, in order to clarify his intention?
Answer:
No, it is obligatory for him to recall the intention, because it is an act of worship, and an act of worship is not valid without intention. So he intends purity, or he intends the prayer. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
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
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، بداية من باب الوضوء — islamhouse.com (48:35)
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