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IRSYAD HUKUM KHAS RAMADHAN SIRI KE-116: PERLU MENETAPKAN FARDHU ATAUPUN TIDAK KETIKA BERNIAT PUASA
Is it necessary to state “fardhu” when making the intention to fast in Ramadan?
Short answer
Stating “fardhu” in the intention for an obligatory fast is not required according to the definitive view of the Shafi’i school, so the fast of someone who omits it remains valid.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum Edisi Ramadhan
- Topic
- Fasting
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Stating “fardhu” in the intention for an obligatory fast is not required according to the definitive view of the Shafi’i school, so the fast of someone who omits it remains valid. What is required for an obligatory fast is tabyit (fixing the intention at night before dawn) and ta’yin (specifying the type of fast, such as Ramadan, vow, expiation or makeup). Including “fardhu” is nevertheless part of a complete intention, so it is advised for a perfect niyyah.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Kesimpulannya, orang yang tidak menetapkan "fardhu" di dalam niat puasanya, puasanya adalah sah kerana ia bukanlah perkara yang wajib di dalam niat (bagi puasa yang wajib).
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM KHAS RAMADHAN SIRI KE-116: PERLU MENETAPKAN FARDHU ATAUPUN TIDAK KETIKA BERNIAT PUASA”, 9 May 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/edisi-ramadhan/3383-irsyad-al-fatwa-khas-ramadhan-siri-ke-115-perlu-menetapkan-fardhu-ataupun-tidak-ketika-berniat-puasa. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/must-state-fardhu-when-intending-to-fast/