When To Make The Niyyat Of A Fast

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Question

When is it necessary to make niyyah for all the following fasts:

  • In Ramadhaan
  • Qadha of Ramadhaan
  • A specific vow, e.g. 16 September
  • A general vow
  • Nafl
  • Kafaraah

Answer

According to the Hanafi Mazhab it will be necessary to have the intention of fasting prior to or at Subh Sadiq (the time sehri ends) for Qadha of Ramadhaan, a general vow and Kafarah. Whilst for Ramadhaan, a specific vow and Nafl one has the option up to the time just prior to Dahwatul-kubra. (That time which is the midpoint between Subh Sadiq and sunset. This is different to Zawaal as Zawaal is the midpoint between sunrise and sunset.)

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.

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