Making a verbal intention for salaah
Question
When performing Fardh Salaah behind the Imaam, I make niyah in my heart without saying it verbally that for example I am performing 2 rakaats Fard of Fajr behind the Imaam without making niyah of facing Qiblah. Is my salaah valid and correct?
Answer
Yes, your salaah is valid. Making a verbal niyyat is not compulsory.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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