Niat Puasa Satu Bulan Full. Emang Boleh? | Fiqh Ramadhan Episode 1

Summary

This video discusses the proper way to intend fasting during Ramadan according to Islamic teachings. It clarifies the misconception of making a single niat (intention) for the whole month of Ramadan at the start. The importance of daily niat is emphasized, with references to various schools of thought (including Imam Malik, Imam Ahmad, and Imam Syafi'i). The video explains that while some scholars allow a single niat for the entire month, the majority agree that each day of fasting requires its own niat, ensuring the validity of each fast. The video also provides insights from hadith and the opinions of prominent Islamic scholars.

Takeaways

• 😀 The niat (intention) for fasting during Ramadan is a key requirement to validate the fast, according to Islamic teachings.
• 😀 Fasting during Ramadan requires a specific niat made each night, starting from the evening of the first day of fasting.
• 😀 The hadith 'Innamal a'malu bin niyat' (Actions depend on intentions) emphasizes that the validity of fasting depends on having the correct niat.
• 😀 If someone forgets to make niat for a day, their fast is still valid, but they must make up for the missed niat by fasting later.
• 😀 Different Islamic scholars have different opinions on whether a single niat for the entire month of Ramadan is sufficient.
• 😀 Imam Shafi'i's school of thought asserts that niat must be made every night to maintain the validity of the fast.
• 😀 Imam Malik's view allows for one niat at the beginning of Ramadan to cover the whole month, similar to how hajj only requires a niat at the beginning.
• 😀 Imam Ahmad bin Hambal has two opinions, one agreeing with Imam Malik's view and the other aligning with Imam Shafi'i, which supports making niat each day.
• 😀 It is advised for those following the Shafi'i school to make niat each night, but they may follow Imam Malik's opinion in case they forget a niat during the month.
• 😀 The importance of niat lies in ensuring the fast remains valid. If one follows the wrong method, it can lead to incorrect practices and potentially haram actions.

Q & A

Is it permissible to intend (make niyyah for) the entire month of Ramadan fasting at once on the first night?

According to the majority of scholars (jumhur), it is obligatory to make an intention every night for each day of Ramadan. However, Imam Malik permits making one intention on the first night for the entire month, considering Ramadan as a single continuous act of worship.

Why is intention (niyyah) essential in fasting?

Intention is essential because fasting is an act of worship, and its validity depends on intention. This is based on the hadith, "Actions are judged by intentions," which establishes that the acceptance and reward of deeds are determined by one's intention.

When must the intention for Ramadan fasting be made?

The intention for obligatory fasts such as Ramadan must be made during the night before dawn (before Fajr). If someone does not intend to fast before dawn, their fast for that day is not valid.

What happens if someone forgets to make the intention at night for a Ramadan fast?

According to the majority opinion, the fast for that day is invalid. The person must still refrain from eating and drinking for the rest of the day out of respect for Ramadan and later make up (qada) the missed fast.

Which schools of thought require intention every night in Ramadan?

The Shafi'i school, as well as many scholars including Abu Hanifah, Ishaq ibn Rahawayh, Dawud al-Zahiri, and Ibn al-Mundhir, require a separate intention for each day of Ramadan.

What is Imam Malik’s reasoning for allowing one intention for the whole month?

Imam Malik considers Ramadan fasting as a single unified act of worship. He analogizes it to Hajj, which requires only one intention at the beginning, and to a four-unit prayer, where one intention at the start covers all units.

Why does the majority reject the analogy between Ramadan fasting and Hajj or prayer?

The majority argue that each day of Ramadan is an independent act of worship. If one day becomes invalid, it does not invalidate the entire month, unlike prayer or Hajj where invalidation affects the whole act.

Is it recommended for followers of the Shafi'i school to also make a monthly intention at the beginning of Ramadan?

Yes. Some Shafi'i scholars recommend making a full-month intention on the first night as a precaution, following Imam Malik’s opinion, to serve as a backup in case one forgets the nightly intention.

What condition must be met when following Imam Malik’s opinion on a single monthly intention?

One must consciously intend to follow the Maliki school’s opinion. Otherwise, mixing legal opinions without proper intention may result in invalid worship and could even be considered impermissible.

Does the requirement of nightly intention apply only to Ramadan fasting?

No. The requirement of making intention at night also applies to other obligatory fasts such as vowed fasts (nazar), make-up fasts (qada), and expiatory fasts (kaffarah).

What is the main practical advice given in the script regarding intention for Ramadan fasting?

The practical advice is to make the intention every night as required by the majority of scholars, while also making a full-month intention on the first night as a precautionary measure following the Maliki opinion.

What is the primary textual evidence used to establish the obligation of intention?

The primary evidence includes the hadith "Actions are judged by intentions" (reported by Bukhari and Muslim) and another hadith stating that whoever does not intend the fast from the night before has no valid fast.