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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the wisdom behind vocalizing the intention in Hajj and 'Umrah

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The questioner : Hello, yes. Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings. Peace be upon you, Honorable Shaykh. What is the wisdom behind vocalizing the talbiyah? I was asked about it and I said it is not permissible, because vocalizing the intention is not permissible. With me, Honorable Shaykh.

The Shaykh : The intention or the talbiyah?

The questioner : Not the intention. I meant "Labbayk 'Umrah" or "Labbayk" with the intention of 'Umrah.

The Shaykh : The one making the talbiyah saying "Labbayk 'Umrah."

The questioner : Yes.

The Shaykh : Or "Labbayk Hajj" if he is performing Hajj alone, or "Labbayk 'Umrah and Hajj" if he is combining them.

The questioner : Yes.

The Shaykh : The wisdom behind that is to manifest worship of Allah (Mighty and Majestic) through this rite, for when a person says "Labbayk 'Umrah,"

The questioner : meaning a response,

The Shaykh : it is more impressive to people that he responded to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) with this 'Umrah. Good, good. Shaykh, they say
Source قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 25- ما الحكمة من النطق بالنية في الحج والعمرة 📍سؤال من حاج 🕋 📍 #ابن_عثيمين — youtube.com

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