The Utterance of the Intention for Fasting
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Question:
O Allah, is it obligatory in His view to vocalize the intention, such as saying, "I intend such and such," or is it sufficient to have it in the heart?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to vocalize the intention in any of the acts of worship. The intention is in 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, even if you are fasting this day. Whether you inform Allah or inform the people, the people have no concern with this matter, which belongs to Allah the Mighty and Majestic. Therefore, it is not permissible to separate it, nor is it permissible to say:[Al-Hujurat 49:16].
O Allah, is it obligatory in His view to vocalize the intention, such as saying, "I intend such and such," or is it sufficient to have it in the heart?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to vocalize the intention in any of the acts of worship. The intention is in 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, even if you are fasting this day. Whether you inform Allah or inform the people, the people have no concern with this matter, which belongs to Allah the Mighty and Majestic. Therefore, it is not permissible to separate it, nor is it permissible to say:
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
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/53 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:15:49)
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