Sehri & Fasting Intention (Niyyah)
Settling the intention to fast before dawn
Also searched as: sehri ki niyyat • roza ki niyat • fasting intention dua
Arabic
نَوَيْتُ صَوْمَ غَدٍ عَنْ أَدَاءِ فَرْضِ رَمَضَانَ
Transliteration
Nawaytu sawma ghadin an adai fardi Ramadan.
Meaning
I intend to fast tomorrow to fulfil the obligation of Ramadan. (A reminder formula — the real intention lives in the heart.)
Reference
Scholarly compilation (intention rulings in Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Sunan Abu Dawud)
When to recite
At night or at sehri • Once
Virtue
Every fast needs its intention at night; waking for sehri itself is an intention — this wording simply makes it conscious.
Sources & review
Scholarly compilation (intention rulings in Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Sunan Abu Dawud)
Scholarly compilation • Grade: Scholarly compilation • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Sehri & Fasting Intention (Niyyah)?
At night or at sehri. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Sehri & Fasting Intention (Niyyah)?
Every fast needs its intention at night; waking for sehri itself is an intention — this wording simply makes it conscious.
Where is Sehri & Fasting Intention (Niyyah) from?
Source: Scholarly compilation (intention rulings in Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Sunan Abu Dawud). Grade: Scholarly compilation. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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