Source: Fatawa ‘Ilmiyyah, Volume 1, Kitab al-Salah, Page 303
What is the ruling on making the intention (niyyah) for Salah verbally?
الحمد لله، والصلاة والسلام علىٰ رسول الله، أما بعد!
Articulating the intention (niyyah) verbally—i.e., expressing it in spoken words before beginning the Salah—is:
– Not found in the Noble Qur’an,
– Not found in authentic Ahadith,
– Not found in the sayings of the Companions (رضي الله عنهم),
– Nor in the reports from the Tabi‘in (رحمهم الله).
◈ Is not established in the Shari‘ah
◈ Is an incorrect practice
◈ Should be avoided
For more details, refer to: "Hidayat al-Muslimeen", Hadith No. 1
ھٰذا ما عندي، والله أعلم بالصواب
❖ Question:
What is the ruling on making the intention (niyyah) for Salah verbally?
❖ Answer:
الحمد لله، والصلاة والسلام علىٰ رسول الله، أما بعد!
✔ Legal Status of Verbal Intention for Salah:
Articulating the intention (niyyah) verbally—i.e., expressing it in spoken words before beginning the Salah—is:
– Not found in the Noble Qur’an,
– Not found in authentic Ahadith,
– Not found in the sayings of the Companions (رضي الله عنهم),
– Nor in the reports from the Tabi‘in (رحمهم الله).
Therefore, reciting the intention aloud:
◈ Is not established in the Shari‘ah
◈ Is an incorrect practice
◈ Should be avoided
Reliable Reference:
For more details, refer to: "Hidayat al-Muslimeen", Hadith No. 1
ھٰذا ما عندي، والله أعلم بالصواب
