Intention for the Six Fasts of Shawwal
Setting the intention for each Shawwal fast the night before
Also searched as: shawwal roze ki niyyat • six fasts intention
Arabic
نَوَيْتُ صَوْمَ غَدٍ مِنْ شَوَّالَ تَقَرُّبًا إِلَى اللَّهِ
Transliteration
Nawaytu sawma ghadin min Shawwal, taqarruban ilallah.
Meaning
I intend to fast tomorrow of Shawwal, seeking nearness to Allah. (A reminder formula — the real intention lives in the heart.)
Reference
Scholarly compilation (intention rulings; six-fasts hadith in Sahih Muslim)
When to recite
Nights of Shawwal • Nightly
Virtue
Each Shawwal fast needs its night intention like Ramadan’s; waking for sehri itself counts — this wording makes it conscious.
Sources & review
Scholarly compilation (intention rulings; six-fasts hadith in Sahih Muslim)
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 Intention for the Six Fasts of Shawwal?
Nights of Shawwal. Repeat: Nightly.
What is the virtue of Intention for the Six Fasts of Shawwal?
Each Shawwal fast needs its night intention like Ramadan’s; waking for sehri itself counts — this wording makes it conscious.
Where is Intention for the Six Fasts of Shawwal from?
Source: Scholarly compilation (intention rulings; six-fasts hadith in Sahih Muslim). Grade: Scholarly compilation. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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