It is very important to know about the Prayer Intention. In today’s post, only the niyat of prayer has been discussed, in which you will learn the intentions of all prayers that a Muslim performs, from the niyat of Fajr prayer to Isha, Jumma, and all other prayers.
Here, the intention for obligatory (farz) prayers offered behind the Imam has been explained. Therefore, for those prayers which you do not perform behind the Imam, you should not include the words “behind the Imam” in the niyat. If you do not understand anything in this post, you may contact us and ask.
Fajr Namaz Intention
Sunnat-e-Muakkadah Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Fajr Sunnat-e-Muakkadah for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Farz Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Fajr Farz for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, behind this Imam, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Zuhr Namaz Intention
Sunnat-e-Muakkadah Intention (Zuhr Sunnat-e-Qabliyah)
I intend to perform 4 rakats of Zuhr Sunnat-e-Muakkadah for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Farz Intention
I intend to perform 4 rakats of Zuhr Farz for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, behind this Imam, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Sunnat-e-Muakkadah Intention (Zuhr Sunnat-e-Ba’diyah)
I intend to perform 4 rakats of Zuhr Sunnat-e-Muakkadah for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Nafl Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Zuhr Nafl for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Asr Namaz Intention
Sunnat Intention
I intend to perform 4 rakats of Asr Sunnat for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Farz Intention
I intend to perform 4 rakats of Asr Farz for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, behind this Imam, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Maghrib Namaz Intention
Farz Intention
I intend to perform 3 rakats of Maghrib Farz for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, behind this Imam, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Sunnat-e-Muakkadah Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Maghrib Sunnat-e-Muakkadah for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Nafl Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Maghrib Nafl for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Isha Namaz Intention
Sunnat Intention (Sunnat-e-Qabliyah)
I intend to perform 4 rakats of Isha Sunnat for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Farz Intention
I intend to perform 4 rakats of Isha Farz for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, behind this Imam, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Sunnat-e-Muakkadah Intention (Sunnat-e-Ba’diyah)
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Isha Sunnat-e-Muakkadah for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Nafl Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Isha Nafl for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Witr Intention
I intend to perform 3 rakats of Isha Witr for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Nafl Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Isha Nafl for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Jumma Namaz Intention
Sunnat-e-Muakkadah Intention
I intend to perform 4 rakats of Jumma Sunnat-e-Muakkadah for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Farz Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Jumma Farz for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, behind this Imam, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Sunnat-e-Muakkadah Intention
I intend to perform 4 rakats of Jumma Sunnat-e-Muakkadah for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Sunnat-e-Muakkadah Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Jumma Sunnat-e-Muakkadah for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Nafl Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Jumma Nafl for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Funeral Namaz (Namaz-e-Janazah) Intention
I intend to perform the obligatory supplication with 4 takbirs for this deceased, behind this Imam, for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Tahajjud Prayer Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Tahajjud Nafl for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Ishraq Namaz Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Ishraq Nafl for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Chasht (Duha) Namaz Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Chasht Nafl for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Awwabin Namaz Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Awwabin Nafl for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Salatul Namaz Intention
I intend to perform 4 rakats of Salatul Tasbeeh Nafl for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Taraweeh Namaz Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Taraweeh Sunnat-e-Muakkadah behind this Imam, for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Tahiyyatul Wudhu Namaz Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Tahiyyatul Wudhu Nafl for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Tahiyyatul Masjid Namaz Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Tahiyyatul Masjid Nafl for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Qasr Namaz Intention
Apart from Farz prayers, all other prayers should be performed in full rakats.
Farz Intention Behind a Resident Imam:
Zuhr: 4 → 4 rakats
Asr: 4 → 4 rakats
Isha: 4 → 4 rakats
Fajr: 2 (same as it is) – same intention
Maghrib: 3 (same as it is) – same intention
Personal Farz Intention (During Travel):
Zuhr: 4 → 2 rakats
Asr: 4 → 2 rakats
Isha: 4 → 2 rakats
Fajr: 2 (same as it is) – same intention
Maghrib: 3 (same as it is) – same intention
Qaza Namaz Intention
Just like the intention of each prayer is made, the same applies to Qaza prayer. However, in Qaza prayer, there is ease in recitation, tasbeeh, etc. Learn the details.
Salatul Hajat Namaz Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Salatul Hajat Nafl for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Salatul Tauba Namaz Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Salatul Tauba Nafl for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Istikhara Prayer Namaz Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Istikhara Nafl for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Salatul Kusuf (Khusuf) Namaz Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Salatul Kusuf (Salatul Khusuf) Nafl for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Salatul Istisqa Namaz Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Salatul Istisqa Nafl for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Eid-ul-Fitr Namaz Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Eid-ul-Fitr prayer (wajib) with 6 extra takbirs, behind this Imam, for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
Eid-ul-Adha Namaz Intention
I intend to perform 2 rakats of Eid-ul-Adha prayer (wajib) with 6 extra takbirs, behind this Imam, for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, facing the Kaaba. Allahu Akbar.
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Conclusion
“In the end, it can be said that knowing the correct method of intention (niyat) for prayer is very important for every Muslim, because intention is the foundation of worship. In this post, we have tried to clearly explain the complete method of intention for prayer rakats, so that every person can perform their prayer correctly. If we act with knowledge and perform our worship with sincerity, then InshaAllah our prayers will be better and more acceptable.”
FAQs – Complete Method of Namaz Intention (Hanafi)
What is intention (niyat) in prayer?
Answer: Intention is the intention of the heart that we are performing which prayer, how many rakats, and only for Allah.
Is it necessary to say the intention with the tongue?
Answer: No. Having the intention in the heart is sufficient. Saying it with the tongue is Sunnah/Mustahab.
How to make intention for Fajr prayer?
Answer: Make the intention in your heart: “I am performing 2 rakats (Sunnat/Farz) of Fajr for the sake of Allah.” You may also say it verbally if you wish.
Is a separate intention required for every prayer and rakat?
Answer: Yes. In every prayer, the name of the prayer (Fajr, Zuhr, etc.), number of rakats, and whether it is Farz/Sunnat/Witr must be determined in the heart.
If the intention is incorrect, does the prayer become valid?
Answer: If the name of the prayer or number of rakats is wrongly determined, the prayer is not valid. In such a case, the prayer should be repeated.
How to make intention for Qasr (travel) prayer?
Answer: Make the intention in the heart that you are a traveler and are performing 2 rakats of Zuhr/Asr/Isha Farz. It is not necessary to say “Qasr”; intention is sufficient.
How to make intention when praying behind an Imam?
Answer: Decide in the heart which prayer and how many rakats you are performing behind the Imam.
- If the Imam is resident: full 4 rakats
- If the Imam is a traveler: Qasr (2 rakats)
Is there any difference in intention between men and women?
Answer: No. Only the words “doing (karta/karti)” differ; the method is the same.
How to make intention for Jumma and Witr?
Answer:
- Jumma: Intend “2 rakats Farz, behind the Imam.”
- Witr: Intend “3 rakats Witr (wajib).”
Does intention occur just by thinking?
Answer: Yes. Deciding in the heart is the actual intention. Saying it with the tongue is only for help, not obligatory.