Making a clear intention before dawn
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Etiquette of Fasting
Making a clear intention before dawn
The Prophet (SAW) said: "Whoever does not resolve to fast before dawn has no fast."
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud and Jami' al-Tirmidhi, graded Hasan, on the authority of Hafsah (RA)
Explanation
A valid fast requires a clear intention formed before the start of the fasting day.
