What is the ruling on verbalizing the intention?
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The questioner : The questioner says: Perhaps he means the verbal intention; that is, with words?
The Shaykh : No, he is asking: Is it required to make the intention before sleeping? As for verbalizing the intention, that is a question from you, and the answer is: Verbalizing the intention is a religious innovation in all acts of worship, and as he (peace and blessings be upon him) said.
The Shaykh : No, he is asking: Is it required to make the intention before sleeping? As for verbalizing the intention, that is a question from you, and the answer is: Verbalizing the intention is a religious innovation in all acts of worship, and
Actions are only by intentions
إنما الأعمال بالنيات
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