The Ruling on Intention in Fasting
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Question:
This questioner asks: Is it necessary to have an intention for every fast, whether it is voluntary or in Ramadan?
Answer:
Answer: It is obligatory to have an intention for both voluntary fasting and obligatory fasting, based on his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): “Actions are only by intentions.” However, for obligatory fasting, one must intend before the dawn breaks. As for voluntary fasting, a person may fast after the dawn breaks if he has not eaten or drunk after the dawn, for it is permissible for him to intend to fast the voluntary fast during the day, because it is more lenient than obligatory fasting.
This questioner asks: Is it necessary to have an intention for every fast, whether it is voluntary or in Ramadan?
Answer:
Answer: It is obligatory to have an intention for both voluntary fasting and obligatory fasting, based on his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): “Actions are only by intentions.” However, for obligatory fasting, one must intend before the dawn breaks. As for voluntary fasting, a person may fast after the dawn breaks if he has not eaten or drunk after the dawn, for it is permissible for him to intend to fast the voluntary fast during the day, because it is more lenient than obligatory fasting.
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