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| Arabic | نِيَّة |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | NEE-yah |
| Etymology | From the Arabic root ن-و-ي (n-w-y), meaning to intend or purpose. Niyyah literally means 'intention' or 'purpose,' referring to the conscious resolve of the heart directed toward a specific act of worship. |
Niyyah(نِيَّة) Niyyah is the internal intention or sincere resolve to perform an act of worship for the sake of Allah. In হজ্জ and উমরাহ, it is the essential declaration of purpose made before entering the state of ইহরাম.
نِيَّة
Niyyah is a fundamental principle in Islamic worship — নবী করীম Muhammad (সাল্লাল্লাহু আলাইহি ওয়া সাল্লাম) said, 'Actions are judged by intentions.' For হজ্জ and উমরাহ, the হাজী must form a clear intention in their heart specifying which type of হজ্জ they intend to perform: হজ্জ Ifrad, হজ্জ Tamattu, হজ্জ Qiran, or উমরাহ alone. This intention is typically made at the Miqat and is often verbalized along with the তালবিয়াহ. While the intention resides in the heart, scholars recommend verbal expression to reinforce it. The Niyyah determines the obligations that will follow, including whether a Dam sacrifice is required. All four schools of jurisprudence agree that Niyyah is a prerequisite for the validity of worship.
From the Arabic root ن-و-ي (n-w-y), meaning to intend or purpose. Niyyah literally means 'intention' or 'purpose,' referring to the conscious resolve of the heart directed toward a specific act of worship.
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