Intention for Qadha Ramadan Fasting in the Month of Rajab, Double Rewards Await

Kapanlagi.com - The month of Rajab, a month filled with blessings and virtues in the Islamic calendar, has arrived! This is the perfect time for Muslims to increase their worship and draw closer to Allah. One highly recommended practice is the Sunnah fasting of Rajab, which was exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad SAW.

Not only that, this noble month also serves as a golden opportunity to fulfill any obligations that may have been postponed, such as Qadha Ramadan fasting. Combining Rajab fasting with Qadha Ramadan fasting is a wise step that not only fulfills religious duties but also brings double rewards from Sunnah practices.

This practice is not just about worship, but also a valuable opportunity to improve oneself and prepare the heart to welcome the holy month of Ramadan that is approaching. So, how do we do it? Let's check out the complete information summarized by Kapanlagi.com on Friday (3/1).

1. Why is it Permissible to Perform Qadha Ramadan Fasting in the Month of Rajab?

The month of Rajab comes with its own special significance in the Islamic calendar, becoming a highly recommended time to perform sunnah fasting as preparation to welcome Ramadan. Interestingly, we are allowed to combine the intention of fasting in Rajab with the intention of making up for Ramadan fasts, so we can fulfill our obligations while also earning the rewards of sunnah.

However, scholars emphasize the importance of prioritizing obligatory fasts such as making up for Ramadan, while the sunnah fasts of Rajab can be performed with the same intention without diminishing the rewards. This explanation is based on the opinions of scholars who refer to fiqh books like Fathul Mu'in as follows:

وَبَالْتَّعْيِينِ فِيْهِ النَّفْل أَيْضًا فَيَصِحُّ وَلَوْ مُؤَقَّتًا بِنِيَّةٍ مَطْلَقَةٍ كَمَا اعْتَمَدَهُ غَيْرُ وَاحِدٍ (وَقَوْلَهُ وَلَوْ مُؤَقَّتًا) غَايَةً فِي صِحَّةِ الصِّيَامِ فِي النَّفْل بِنِيَّةٍ مَطْلَقَةٍ أَي لَا فَرْقَ فِي ذَلِكَ بَيْنَ أَنْ يَكُونَ مُؤَقَّتًا كَصَوْمِ الْإِثْنَيْنِ وَالْخَمِيسِ وَعَرَفَةَ وَعَاشُورَاءَ وَأَيَّامِ الْبِيضِ أَوْ لَا كَأَنْ يَكُونَ ذَا سَبَبٍ كَصَوْمِ الْاسْتِسْقَاءِ بِغَيْرِ أَمْرِ الْإِمَامِ أَوْ نَفْلًا مَطْلَقًا (قَوْلَهُ بِنِيَّةٍ مَطْلَقَةٍ) مُتَعَلِّقٌ بِيَصِحُّ فِي كَيْفِيَّةِ نِيَّةِ صَوْمِ يَوْمِ عَرَفَةَ مِثَالًا أَنْ يَقُولَ نَوَيْتُ الصِّيَامَ (قَوْلَهُ كَمَا اعْتَمَدَهُ غَيْرُ وَاحِدٍ) أَي اعْتَمَدَ صِحَّةَ صَوْمِ النَّفْلِ الْمُؤَقَّتِ بِنِيَّةٍ مَطْلَقَةٍ وَفِي الْكُردِيِّ مَا نَصَّهُ فِي الْأَسْنَى وَنَحْوَهُ الْخَطِيبُ الشَّرْبِينِيُّ وَالْجَمَالُ الرَّمَلِيُّ الصِّيَامُ فِي الْأَيَّامِ الْمُتَأَكِّدِ صَوْمُهَا مَنْصَرِفٌ إِلَيْهَا بَلْ لَوْ نَوَى بِغَيْرِهَا حَصَلَ إِلْخ زَادَ فِي الْإِيَابِ وَمِن ثَمَّ أَفْتَى الْبَارِزِيُّ بِأَنَّهُ لَوْ صَامَ فِيْهِ قَضَاءً أَوْ نَحْوَهُ حَصَلَ نَوَاهُ مَعَهُ أَوْ لَا وَذَكَرَ غَيْرَهُ أَنْ مِثَالَ ذَلِكَ مَا لَوْ اتَّفَقَ فِي يَوْمِ رَاتِبَانِ كَعَرَفَةَ وَيَوْمِ الْخَمِيسِ انْتَهَى

“And it is exempted with the condition of ta’yin (determining the type of fast) in obligatory fasting, that is, sunnah fasting, so it is valid to fast sunnah with the intention of absolute fasting, even if the sunnah fast has a specified duration according to the opinion held by more than one scholar.”

2. Intention Reading for Qadha Ramadan Fasting in the Month of Rajab

The intention is the key element in performing the fast, as it determines the direction and purpose of every deed performed. When someone wants to combine the intention of fasting in Rajab with Qadha Ramadan, it is important to emphasize that the primary intention is to fulfill the obligation of Qadha Ramadan.

The correct intention reading is: "Nawaitu shouma ghadin 'an qadaa'in fardhi ramadhoona lillahi ta'alaa," which means "I intend to fast tomorrow as a replacement for the obligatory fast of Ramadan for the sake of Allah Ta'ala."

With a sincere and pure intention, this fast is not only valid in the eyes of Allah, but it also brings the reward of the sunnah fast in Rajab, as it coincides with the recommended time for fasting. A valuable opportunity to gain blessings and forgiveness in this blessed month!

3. The Virtues of Fasting in the Month of Rajab: Receiving Two Rewards at Once

The month of Rajab, known as a sacred month full of blessings, holds numerous virtues for Muslims, especially regarding fasting. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) encouraged his followers to increase their fasting during this month as preparation for the upcoming holy months.

In a video on the YouTube channel @baitulmukmininjombang, Ustadz Moh Khoiril Anam explains that combining the intention of fasting in Rajab with making up for missed Ramadan fasts is valid and permissible, allowing us to earn rewards from both at once.

Interestingly, the intention for the Sunnah fast of Rajab does not need to be specified in detail; simply saying "I intend to fast for the sake of Allah" suffices. Moreover, if someone only intends to make up for missed Ramadan fasts in the month of Rajab, the rewards of the Sunnah fast of Rajab will automatically flow to them.

4. Time Management for Rajab Fasting and Ramadan Qadha

To ensure that fasting in the month of Rajab and making up for missed Ramadan fasts goes smoothly and is full of blessings, it is important to create a well-thought-out plan. Organizing time for sahur, iftar, and other acts of worship will help maintain our focus and energy during fasting.

Ideally, create a balanced schedule between work, worship, and rest time, so that fasting can be done wholeheartedly without sacrificing physical and mental health.

Don’t forget to record the days of fasting that have been completed, so we can monitor our progress and ensure all obligations of making up for missed Ramadan fasts are fulfilled before the blessed month of Ramadan arrives.

5. Is it permissible to combine the intention of making up Ramadan fasts with the Sunnah fasts of Rajab?

Of course! Combining the intention of making up for Ramadan fasts with the Sunnah fasts in the month of Rajab is not only permissible but also valid according to Islamic law.

6. What if the intention is only for making up Ramadan fasts, will one still receive the reward for the fasts of Rajab?

With the intention to make up for Ramadan, a person not only fulfills their obligation but also has the opportunity to earn the rewards of the sunnah of the blessed month of Rajab, as this moment coincides with the recommended time for fasting.

7. What should be done if there are still outstanding Ramadan fasts?

Immediately strengthen your resolve to make up for the missed fasts, especially during the months that are recommended for fasting, such as this blessed month of Rajab.

(kpl/rmt)