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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
How do we make the intention to fast in the month of Ramadan?
The issue of the intention is very easy in Islam; simply resolving and planning to fast after finding out that the next day is the beginning of the month of Ramadan is the intention, and it is not necessary to utter it out loud or saying "Nawaitu bla bla bla bla" as many people do. Yes. This kind of Nawaitu bla bla bla bla is not recorded in shareeyyah.
When Is It Made?
When it comes to the time of establishing intention for fasting, there’re two main opinions among the noble scholars of the major schools of thoughts.
▪️The majority of the schools, namely Ḥanafiyyah, Shāfi‘iyyah and Ḥambiliyyah are of the opinion that the Muslim must make a separate intention for every other day he’s going to fast in the month of Ramadan.
▪️On the other hand, Mālikiyyah are of the opinion that one intention established at the beginning of the month, to fast the entire month, is enough for the Muslim.
My People!
“Some scholars were of the view that in the case of a repeated act of worship, it is sufficient to form the intention once the first time one does, unless the sequence of repetition is interrupted, in which case a new intention must be formed. On this basis, if a person has the intention of fasting on the first day of Ramadaan that he will fast this whole month, that is enough to cover the whole month, so long as he does not have an excuse to break his fast and thus break this continuity, such as traveling during Ramadaan. In that case, when he wants to resume fasting he must form the intention of fasting again.
This is the more correct opinion, because all the Muslims, if you ask them, will say that they intend to fast the whole month from beginning to end. So even if the intention is not formed literally, it is there by implication, because the basic principle is that it does not stop. Hence we say that if the continuity is broken for some permissible reason, then one starts fasting again, the intention must be renewed. This is the view which brings peace of mind.”
So,
On the above basis, you’re free to choose either of the two provided opinions. Yes. But to play safe, follow your practical school of thought.
To play safe,
Renewing the intentions on daily basis, you may forget sometimes. So, the intention to fast the whole of the month of Ramadan, from the first day, suffices as the intention so long as the fast is not interrupted by travel or sickness or menses etc, in which case he should renew his intention.
*Note:*
You can choose to renew your intention on daily basis (if you like).
Muslim Faithful,
Taqwa is when you are so aware of Allah (swt) that you choose what pleases Him, always.
But Allah (swt) tells us a secret about how to get this Taqwa. He says:
"You will never reach true goodness and taqwa until you give away something we love most. And whatever you spend - indeed, Allāh is Knowing of it." 📚Aal-e-Imran 3:92
Think about that.
What do you love?
Is it your favorite food? Your money? The comfort of yourself and family members?
Allah (swt) says: Give from that - Fissabilillah.
And you do not need to be rich. You can give food to the children who have no father, give food to that woman who is fasting and has no husband.. Give to the one who has nothing to eat at sunset, let alone at dawn.
*Do Not Forget*
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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Ramadan is almost here. Many of us are waiting for special timetables for night prayers. These timetables are innovations. They list special prayers, special Surahs for each raka’ah, and special names of Allah to say every night.
My People,
We must ask one important question:
Where did this special night prayers come from?
You see!
In Islam, our proof must be clear:
(1) Is it a command from Allah (swt) in the Quran?
(2) Is it from the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
(3) Is it from Prophet's companions like Abu Bakr, Umar, Usman or Ali?
If the answer is NO, then it is an innovation (bid'ah).
*An Example to Understand:*
Surah Al-Fatihah is one of the best Surahs. But if someone recites it two or three times in a single raka’ah of prayer, is that correct? No. It is not what the Prophet (PBUH) taught. Even though the Surah is good, doing it in a new way is wrong.
Now,
It is the same with these special Ramadan night prayer plans. Yes. The Prophet (PBUH) taught us Taraweeh and Tahajjud. But he did not teach us a new special prayer with a fixed Surah and a fixed name of Allah for every single night of Ramadan. His companions also did not do this.
What does this mean?
Acts of worship that are not from the Quran or the Prophet (PBUH) get ZERO reward. In fact, they can bring Allah’s anger because we are adding new things to His religion.
The Prophet (PBUH) said:
"Whoever invents something into this religion of ours that is not part of it, will have it rejected." 📚(Sahih Bukhari)
*Shocking News:*
Every single coin that enters your hand has a small piece that belongs to someone else. Yes. Someone who is not your wife. Not your husband. Not your child. Not your mother.
But for who?
A stranger. A poor person. Someone who asks. Someone who is too shy to ask.
Why?
Allah (swt) says in the Quran:
وَٱلَّذِينَ فِىٓ أَمْوَٰلِهِمْ حَقٌّ مَّعْلُومٌ
لِّلسَّآئِلِ وَٱلْمَحْرُومِ
"And those in whose wealth there is a recognized right. For the one who asks, and for the deprived." 📚(70:24-25)
Did you catch that?
Allah did not say "those who give charity." He said "those in whose wealth there is a right."
Meaning: That money was never fully yours. Allah (swt) made you a trustee. A guardian. A temporary holder.
This is your test. Are you passing or failing?
My People,
When you give to the poor especially to ease their affairs during the month of Ramadan, you are not only being generous. Yes. You are returning what already belonged to them.
Remember,
The only person EXEMPTED from giving is the person who has NOTHING to give.
*Share this very write-up to remind others*
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