01
The intention
An act of the heart
The intention resides in the heart; what is meant is that the Muslim resolves to fast the obligatory fast. He does not need to utter a particular formula.
02
The time
From dawn to sunset
Abstaining begins with the true dawn and ends with the sunset. The reliable timings are known according to the Muslim's country and location.
03
Conduct
Fasting is training and God-consciousness
Fasting is not limited to leaving food and drink; the Muslim also guards his tongue and limbs, and strives in prayer, remembrance, the Qur'an and charity.
Record of sources
Review sources
- Commentary on the treatise 'The Reality of Fasting'The official Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymin FoundationOpen the source
- Manners of fastingThe Sunnah gatewayOpen the source