The Niyyat or Intention

THE NIYYAT OR INTENTION

  1. The Niyyat (intention) of fasting is NECESSARY. If a person stays away from all those things that break ones fast without a Niyyat, the fast will NOT be valid.
  2. It is NOT necessary to express the Niyyat verbally as Niyyat means to intend. Thus, the intention at heart will suffice. However, it is better to express the Niyyat verbally also. By saying:” Be SAUMI Ghadin Nawaytu”fast1
  3. The time for Niyyat lasts up to midday for Farze Muaiyyan, Wajib Muaiyyan, Sunnat or Mustahab fasts. The hours of a day are from Subha Saadiq to Sunset.
  4. The Niyyat for Farze Ghair Muaiyyan and Wajib Ghair Muaiyyan should be made before Subha Saadiq.