Ramadan Fasting Intentions: Arabic, Latin, Indonesian, Javanese, and Their Meanings
Fasting Intentions for Ramadan
Fasting Intentions for Ramadan in Arabic and Latin
Fasting Intentions for Ramadan in Indonesian
Fasting Intentions in Javanese and Their Meanings
When to Recite the Fasting Intention for Ramadan?
Is it Permissible to Recite the Fasting Intention for the Entire Month of Ramadan?
Frequently Asked Questions: What is the intention for Ramadan fasting? What is the intention for fasting for one month? What is the intention for fasting for one day?
As Ramadan approaches, discussions about the intention for fasting have become a popular topic. It is not only about the text but also the method, time, and differences of opinion among scholars regarding its application. Variations of the intention in Arabic, Indonesian, and even Javanese are often used by the community.
Scholars and explanations from scholars emphasize that intention is the main foundation before starting obligatory fasting. Therefore, understanding the text and its timing is important so that the worship is valid and complete. Differences of opinion among schools of thought also provide space for people to choose the opinion that best suits them.
To be more confident in carrying out the worship of fasting, let’s look at a complete explanation of the text of the intention for Ramadan fasting below, detikers!
The main points are:
The intention for Ramadan fasting must mention its obligatory nature and can be recited in various languages.
The time to recite the intention is before dawn, specifically for obligatory fasting.
Scholars differ on the intention for the whole month, but most recommend renewing the intention every night.
Fasting Intentions for Ramadan
Based on the explanation from the book Ayah Ibu Kubangunkan Surga Untukmu by Muhammad Abdul Hadi, the intention for Ramadan fasting must mention its obligatory nature. However, we can recite the intention using Arabic, Indonesian, or Javanese. Here are the texts.
- Fasting Intentions for Ramadan in Arabic and Latin
Here is the text of the intention for Ramadan fasting using Arabic, complete with Latin script so that detikers can easily read it.
نَوَيْتُ صَوْمَ غَدٍ عَنْ أَدَاءِ فَرْضِ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ هٰذِهِ السَّنَةِ لِلّٰهِ تَعَالَى
Nawaitu shouma ghadin ’an adaa-i fardhi syahri romadhoona haadzihis sanati lillaahi ta’aala.
- Fasting Intentions for Ramadan in Indonesian
If you want to recite the intention for fasting in Indonesian, here is the text which is a translation of the Arabic intention above.
“I intend to perform the worship of fasting to fulfill the obligation of the month of Ramadan this year, because of Allah Ta’ala.”
- Fasting Intentions in Javanese and Their Meanings
Some Muslims, especially those who speak Javanese daily, will certainly be more comfortable reciting the intention for Ramadan fasting in their regional language. Here is the text of the intention for fasting in Javanese and its translation.
“Niat ingsun poso tutuko dina sesuk ingsun anekani ferdhune wulan Romadhon ing dalem sak jerone tahun iki, fardhu kerono lillahi Ta’ala.”
Translation: “I intend to fast tomorrow to fulfill the obligation in the month of Ramadan this year, obligatory because of Allah Ta’ala.”
When to Recite the Fasting Intention for Ramadan?
Determining the right time to recite the intention is the main foundation in carrying out the worship of fasting, especially obligatory fasting such as Ramadan, vows, or expiatory fasting. In Islamic teachings, every Muslim is required to set their intention from the night before dawn.
Quoted from the book Ringkasan Fikih Lengkap by Syaikh Dr. Shalih bin Fauzan, this obligation aims to strengthen the awareness that someone is truly carrying out a particular worship, as the Prophet Muhammad SAW said,
“Indeed, every act of worship depends on intention, and for every person is what he intends.”
This timing is very important because the intention cannot be done suddenly when the worship has already begun. This is clarified in a marfu’ hadith narrated by Aisyah Radhiyallahu Anha, where the Prophet Muhammad SAW said,
“Whoever does not intend to fast since before dawn, then there is no (reward) for his fast.” (HR. An-Nasa’i)
Therefore, anyone who intends to fulfill obligatory fasting must ensure that the intention to fast is already in their heart before the time of dawn.
It should be understood that there is a fundamental difference between obligatory fasting and sunnah fasting in terms of the flexibility of the intention. If someone wakes up during the day in a state of not eating or drinking and wants to fast sunnah, then their intention is still considered valid.
However, this rule does not apply to Ramadan fasting or other obligatory fasting. An intention that only arises during the day is not sufficient because the entire duration of the day must be covered by the intention from the beginning. Given that the intention cannot be done while the worship is in progress, it is essential to set the intention from the night before.
Is it Permissible to Recite the Fasting Intention for the Entire Month of Ramadan?
The question of the validity of reciting the intention for fasting for the whole month is often an interesting topic of discussion before Ramadan. Based on the book Panduan Ibadah Puasa Wajib dan Sunnah by H. Ahmad Zacky, there are different views among scholars regarding this.
Most scholars from the Hanafi, Shafi’i, and Hambali schools of thought require Muslims to renew their intention every night. They argue that each day in the month of Ramadan is a worship that stands on its own, so the cancellation of fasting on one day does not affect the other days.
However, a different view comes from Imam Malik and his followers. The Maliki school of thought argues that the intention for Ramadan fasting is sufficient to be done once on the first night for the whole month. For them, Ramadan fasting is a unified worship that must be carried out continuously. Therefore, one intention at the beginning is considered sufficient to represent the entire series of fasts for one month.
The text of the intention for fasting for the whole month is as follows:
نَوَيْتُ صَوْمَ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ كُلِّهِ لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى
Nawaytu shaumu syahri Rhamadhana kullihi Lillahi Ta’ala.
Meaning: “I intend to fast for the whole month of Ramadan this year because of Allah Ta’ala”
As a precautionary measure (ihtiyat), it is highly recommended that people renew their intention every night. This is in accordance with the opinion of the majority of scholars and provides a sense of security in carrying out the worship of fasting. By doing so, we can ensure that our worship is valid and complete, and we can obtain the maximum reward from Allah SWT. May Allah SWT make it easy for us to carry out the worship of fasting in the month of Ramadan. Amen.