The ruling on one who intended to fast but did not eat the pre-dawn meal

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Question:
If a person wakes up before the sun rises and intends to fast, is his fast valid?

Answer:
Yes, his fast is valid, even if he did not eat the pre-dawn meal, praise be to Allah. Yes, the decisive factor is the intention, for actions are by intentions, praise be to Allah. Yes.

Source binbaz.org.sa

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