Continuation: Is verbalizing the intention in Hajj a religious innovation?
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The Shaykh : This is not due to forgetfulness. Verbalizing the intention for Hajj is like verbalizing the intention for fasting, zakah, or prayer. That is, a person does not say, "O Allah, I intend to perform 'Umrah," or "O Allah, I intend to perform Hajj." Rather, he intends it in his heart and expresses what is in his heart with his tongue by saying, "Labbaik 'Umrah." However, speaking the intention before entering into the rites, saying, "O Allah, I intend such and such," is a bid'ah (religious innovation). This is because it was not transmitted from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said, when he intended to enter the state of ihram for 'Umrah or Hajj, "O Allah, I intend to perform 'Umrah," or "O Allah, I intend to perform Hajj." Yes.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : There is nothing wrong with this. This is a statement. If he says, "I intend to perform 'Umrah," it means that you have entered into the rites. There is nothing wrong with this; it is a statement. Our discussion concerns the intention that is meant to initiate the rites. Yes.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : There is nothing wrong with this. This is a statement. If he says, "I intend to perform 'Umrah," it means that you have entered into the rites. There is nothing wrong with this; it is a statement. Our discussion concerns the intention that is meant to initiate the rites. Yes.