If one is unable to perform the verbal and physical acts, does he recite in his heart?

The questioner : Regarding what you mentioned, Shaykh, if they are unable to perform the verbal and physical acts, is the intention obligatory for them?

The Shaykh : May Allah keep you safe, yes.

The questioner : As for the one for whom the verbal acts are dropped or for whom he is unable to perform them in his state, the intention is obligatory for him. Yes. Shaykh, what about the statement of a man or a Companion to a man, "I recited al-Fatihah in my heart"? Is that sufficient? Yes. Is it obligatory for him, along with this intention, to recite in his heart? I mean, because deafness, for example, can be a temporary condition. Yes. Or it can be a long-standing condition. Yes. Or since...

The Shaykh : The intention is necessary; the verbal and physical acts must pass through his heart.

The questioner : The entire prayer is a trial.

The Shaykh : The verbal and physical acts must pass through his heart; he intends, for example, that he said the takbir, he intends to recite al-Fatihah, and so on. And the one who said this was Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him).

The questioner : And it counts as recitation, Shaykh.

The Shaykh : It counts. What is the recitation?

The questioner : You recite it in your heart.

The Shaykh : He wants you to recite it in your heart, meaning you do not recite it aloud.