Ruling on specifying the intention for fasting the month of Ramadan every night
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Q303: The questioner says: Is the intention a condition for fasting the month of Ramadan every day, or is it sufficient at the beginning of the month? The time of Fajr had arrived, and I did not intend to fast until after Fajr had risen. What is the ruling on the fasting of that day?
A303: Fasting and other acts of worship must be done with an intention. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 1. Therefore, the intention for fasting Ramadan is obligatory from the night, meaning one must intend to fast that day before Fajr rises. The questioner says that Fajr rose upon her and she did not intend to fast until after Fajr had risen. What is the ruling on her fasting that day? The answer is that she may have to make up that day, since part of it passed without an intention. The intention in Ramadan is for each day individually, because each day is an independent act of worship that requires an intention. One should intend to fast for each day from the night. If Fajr rises upon him and he has not intended, as in the case of the questioner, and he intends afterwards, then his fasting does not count for the obligation of Ramadan; rather, he must make up that day.
A303: Fasting and other acts of worship must be done with an intention. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended.
إنما الأعمال بالنيات، وإنما لكل امرئ ما نوى
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