Kapanlagi.com - Ramadan fasting is a very important act of worship for every Muslim who has reached adulthood and meets the requirements. However, there are times when certain circumstances such as illness, traveling, or special conditions like menstruation prevent someone from fasting. In such situations, you are allowed to skip Ramadan fasting, on the condition that you must replace it on another day.
In the Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah verse 185, it is explained that everyone is required to make up for the days they have missed. The process of replacing it is not arbitrary; the intention for fasting must be stated correctly, and the implementation of fasting must comply with Islamic provisions.
In this article, we will delve deeper into the intention of replacing Ramadan fasting, the procedure for its implementation, and other important provisions that you need to know. Let us explore this interesting information together, summarized by Kapanlagi.com, Monday (20/1).
1. The Importance of Making Up Fasting for Ramadan
Making up for missed Ramadan fasting, or qadha fasting, is an obligation that should not be neglected by a Muslim. This applies to those who miss fasting due to illness, long journeys, or other legitimate reasons that allow someone not to fast during Ramadan.
The legal basis for the obligation to make up fasting is stated in the Quran Surah Al-Baqarah verse 185, which emphasizes that a person is required to make up for the days of fasting that were missed. Additionally, this make-up fasting is a form of responsibility for a Muslim to fulfill worship in accordance with Islamic law.
"The month of Ramadan is (the month) in which the Qur'an was revealed, as guidance for mankind and clear proofs of that guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever among you witnesses the month, let him fast. And whoever is ill or on a journey (he should fast) a number of other days. Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship. And (He wants) for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that (to) which He has guided you; perhaps you will be grateful," (Surah Al-Baqarah verse 185).
Making up for Ramadan fasting also becomes an opportunity to train patience, strengthen faith, and enhance spiritual virtues by increasing other acts of worship during its observance.
2. Intention Reading for Replacing Ramadan Fasting
The intention is a pillar that must be fulfilled in performing the act of fasting, including the replacement fasting of Ramadan. Here is the intention that should be recited:
Nawaitu shauma ghadin an qadhai fardhi syahri Ramadhana lillahi taala.
It means: I intend to make up the fast of the month of Ramadan tomorrow for the sake of Allah SWT.
This intention should preferably be recited at night before dawn or during sahur to ensure that the fast being observed is valid according to religious guidelines. With a clear intention, the act of fasting becomes more directed and valuable in the sight of Allah SWT.
3. How to Replace Ramadan Fasting
Here are the steps to perform the replacement fasting of Ramadan:
- Recite the intention for replacing Ramadan fasting at night or during sahur to start the worship with the correct intention.
- Have sahur before dawn to maintain stamina during fasting, even though sahur is considered sunnah.
- Refrain from things that invalidate fasting, such as eating, drinking, and marital relations, from dawn until sunset.
- Increase sunnah practices such as reading the Quran, doing dhikr, and giving charity to add to the rewards.
- Recite the breaking of the fast prayer when the time for Maghrib arrives: "Allahumma laka shumtu wa ‘ala rizqika afthartu." It means: O Allah, for You I fasted, and with Your provision, I break my fast.
By following these steps, the qadha fast becomes more meaningful and a perfect act of worship.
4. The Best Time to Replace Fasting of Ramadan
Islam provides flexibility for its followers to replace the fast of Ramadan at any time before the new month of Ramadan arrives. However, it is highly recommended to do so in the month of Syawal, so that it can synergize with the blessed Sunnah fast of Syawal.
If the month of Syawal is not feasible, the qadha fast can also be performed in other months such as Rajab or Sya'ban, as long as it does not fall on days that are prohibited for fasting, such as during Idul Fitri, Idul Adha, and the days of tashrik.
For those who postpone the replacement of fasting until after the next month of Ramadan without a clear reason, they are required to pay fidyah as a penalty, in addition to still replacing the postponed fast.
5. Provisions for Replacing Ramadan Fasting
Replacing Ramadan fasting comes with several interesting provisions that are worth noting, one of which is the number of days that must be observed according to what was missed. If you forget how many days were missed, there is no need to worry—just replace it with the closest number.
It is recommended to perform the replacement fast consecutively to maintain the consistency of worship, although you can still do it separately. To optimize the virtue of the replacement fast, increase your Sunnah practices during fasting.
Replacing the fast with a sincere and heartfelt intention is a beautiful way to express gratitude to Allah for the valuable opportunity to complete the worship of Ramadan that was temporarily postponed.
6. What is the ruling on making up missed Ramadan fasts?
The ruling on making up missed Ramadan fasts is obligatory for every Muslim who misses fasting for a valid reason according to Islamic law.
7. What is the intention reading for making up missed Ramadan fasts?
The intention reading is: "Nawaitu shauma ghadin an qadhai fardhi syahri Ramadhana lillahi taala."
8. What should be done if one forgets the number of missed fasting days?
It is recommended to make up the maximum number of days that one is certain of.
9. When is the best time to make up missed Ramadan fasts?
The best time is immediately after Ramadan, such as in the month of Shawwal, or before the next Ramadan arrives.
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