Ramadan Fasting Intention Recitation Complete in Arabic, Latin Transliteration, and Its Meaning

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www.jejaknesia.com - The month of Ramadan is the most special spiritual momentum for Muslims around the world. In this blessed month full of mercy, every good deed is multiplied in reward. However, there is one fundamental aspect that is often considered trivial even though it determines the validity of the fast, namely the intention. Without intention, the fast is not valid.

In the tradition of Islamic jurisprudence, there are two popular wordings of the Ramadan fasting intention commonly recited by Muslims. Below is the complete recitation:

Intention for Fasting the Entire Month of Ramadan

نَوَيْتُ صَوْمَ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ كُلِّهِ لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى

Latin: Nawaitu shauma syahri Ramadhāna kullihi lillāhi ta‘ālā.

Meaning: “I intend to fast for the entire month of Ramadan for the sake of Allah Ta‘ālā.”

Explanation of the Intention for the Entire Month

According to some scholars in the Maliki school of thought, the intention for fasting Ramadan may be made once at the beginning of the month for the entire month. This is based on the principle that the fast of Ramadan is a continuous act of worship forming a single unit.

However, the majority of scholars from the Shafi’i, Hanafi, and Hanbali schools hold that the intention must be made every night before dawn for each day of fasting in Ramadan.

Daily Intention for Ramadan Fasting

نَوَيْتُ صَوْمَ غَدٍ عَنْ أَدَاءِ فَرْضِ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ هَذِهِ السَّنَةِ لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى

Latin: Nawaitu shauma ghadin ‘an adā’i fardhi syahri Ramadhāna hâdzihis sanati lillāhi ta‘ālā.

Meaning: “I intend to fast tomorrow to fulfill the obligatory fast of Ramadan this year for the sake of Allah Ta‘ālā.”

Why the Daily Intention Is More Recommended

The majority of scholars rely on the hadith of the Messenger of Allah SAW:

“Whoever does not intend to fast before dawn, then there is no fast for him.” (Reported by Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi).

This hadith serves as the basis that the intention must be made every night before the break of dawn for the fast to be valid.

Important Evidence About Intention in Islam

Intention holds a very significant position in Islamic teachings. The Messenger of Allah SAW said:

“Indeed, every action depends on its intention.” (Reported by Bukhari and Muslim).

How to Properly Recite the Ramadan Fasting Intention

1. Time to Recite the Intention

• Recited at night, after Maghrib until before Fajr.
• It may be recited after the Tarawih prayer or before going to sleep.

2. It Does Not Have to Be Recited Aloud

Intention is essentially an act of the heart. Pronouncing it verbally only helps to strengthen determination in the heart.

3. Ensure Firm Conviction in the Heart

The essence of intention is the awareness that the fast is performed solely for the sake of Allah SWT.

Examples of Practice and Tutorial for Executing the Fasting Intention

Example Practice 1 Intention Before Sleeping

After performing the Tarawih prayer, sit calmly and recite in your heart:

Nawaitu shauma ghadin ‘an adā’i fardhi syahri Ramadhāna hâdzihis sanati lillāhi ta‘ālā.

Feel the conviction that tomorrow you will observe the fast with full awareness.

Example Practice 2 Intention During Suhoor

Before imsak, after finishing the pre-dawn meal, state the intention in your heart. Make sure it is done before the Fajr call to prayer.

Example Practice 3 Intention for the Entire Month

On the first night of Ramadan, after performing the Tarawih prayer, recite the intention for the entire month. However, it is still recommended to renew the intention every night as a precaution.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Reciting the intention after the Fajr call to prayer.
• Not presenting awareness in the heart.
• Considering intention as merely a formality.

The Virtues of Fasting in Ramadan

Allah SWT states in the Qur’an Surah Al-Baqarah verse 183 that fasting is prescribed so that people may become righteous. Fasting is not merely refraining from hunger, but a spiritual exercise to control desires.

In addition to the great reward, fasting also provides health benefits such as detoxifying the body, improving metabolism, and stabilizing blood sugar levels when performed properly.

Intention is the foundation of every act of worship. In Ramadan fasting, intention is not merely a spoken phrase, but an inner commitment to carry out the obligation with full sincerity. The majority of scholars recommend making the intention every night before dawn to ensure the validity of the fast.

By understanding the correct recitation of the intention, knowing its evidences, and practicing it with full awareness, the act of fasting becomes more meaningful and valuable in the sight of Allah SWT. Ramadan is not only about self-restraint, but about strengthening the spiritual relationship with the Creator.

Referensi

• Al-Qur’an Surah Al-Baqarah ayat 183
• HR. Bukhari No. 1
• HR. Muslim No. 1907
• HR. Abu Dawud No. 2454
• Imam Nawawi, Al-Majmu’ Syarh Al-Muhadzdzab
• Ibnu Qudamah, Al-Mughni