Intention for Fasting to Replace Ramadan due to Menstruation, Basis of Law and Command to Pay Off Fasting Debt

Dream – Fasting in Ramadan is an obligation for Muslims. This obligation is imposed on Muslim men and women who have reached puberty. However, the practice of fasting has been accustomed since childhood.

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For Muslims who have reached puberty, it is forbidden to leave fasting in Ramadan. If forced to leave it, then it is obligatory to replace it on other days. A woman will more often leave fasting in Ramadan due to going through the menstrual phase. Therefore, Muslim women are obliged to replace the fasting they missed on days outside of Ramadan.

There are several conditions that make a Muslim unable to fast, such as menstruation, postpartum bleeding, traveling, and suffering from certain illnesses. Outside of the provisions allowed by Sharia, Muslims are obliged to observe fasting.

Like other acts of worship, there is also an intention for replacing Ramadan fasting." The prayer for the intention of fasting to replace Ramadan due to menstruation is performed at night, either after Isha or after eating suhoor. The prayer for the intention of fasting to replace Ramadan due to menstruation is important for every Muslim.

Considering that the obligatory fasting needs to be replaced, and soon we will enter the month of Ramadan again. So if Sahabat Dream still has fasting debts, it is advisable to replace them immediately.

Basis of the Obligation of Qadha Fasting in Ramadan

Before knowing the prayer for the intention of fasting to replace Ramadan due to menstruation, you also need to understand the evidence that underlies the obligation to replace Ramadan fasting.

Allah SWT has stated in Surah Al-Baqarah verse 184 which states that qadha fasting of Ramadan is obligatory to be performed for the number of days missed.

أَيَّامًا مَّعْدُودَاتٍ فَمَن كَانَ مِنكُم مَّرِيضًا أَوْ عَلَىٰ سَفَرٍ فَعِدَّةٌ مِّنْ أَيَّامٍ أُخَرَ وَعَلَى الَّذِينَ يُطِيقُونَهُ فِدْيَةٌ طَعَامُ مِسْكِينٍ فَمَن تَطَوَّعَ خَيْرًا فَهُوَ خَيْرٌ لَّهُ وَأَن تَصُومُوا خَيْرٌ لَّكُمْ إِن كُنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ"

Artinya:

“(Yaitu) beberapa hari tertentu. Maka barangsiapa di antara kamu sakit atau dalam perjalanan (lalu tidak berpuasa), maka (wajib mengganti) sebanyak hari (yang dia tidak berpuasa itu) pada hari-hari yang lain. Dan bagi orang yang berat menjalankannya, wajib membayar fidyah, yaitu memberi makan seorang miskin. Tetapi barangsiapa dengan kerelaan hati mengerjakan kebajikan, maka itu lebih baik baginya, dan puasamu itu lebih baik bagimu jika kamu mengetahui."

Intention for Fasting to Replace Ramadan due to Menstruation

Replacing missed Ramadan fasting can be done at any time except on forbidden fasting days. Considering that the month of Sha'ban is almost over, it is advisable to immediately pay off your fasting debts. Here is the prayer for the intention of fasting to replace Ramadan due to menstruation that you need to know:

نَوَيْتُ صَوْمَ غَدٍ عَنْ قَضَاءِ فَرْضِ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ لِلهِ تَعَالَى

Artinya: "Aku berniat untuk mengqadha puasa Bulan Ramadhan esok hari karena Allah SWT."

Does Qadha Fasting of Ramadan Need to be Sequential?

In this discussion, the question arises whether qadha fasting of Ramadan needs to be done sequentially. Here is the complete answer!

In Surah Al-Baqarah verse 184, as mentioned above, Allah SWT emphasizes that qadha fasting of Ramadan is obligatory to be performed for the number of days missed.

This statement of Allah is supported by a hadith narrated by Daruquthni from Ibn Umar as follows: "Qadha (fasting) of Ramadan, if one wishes, can be done separately. And if one wishes, it can be done sequentially."

From the explanation, it is clear that Sahabat Dream can perform qadha fasting of Ramadan sequentially or separately. The essence of replacing missed Ramadan fasting is to complete the missed fasts.

Command to Immediately Pay Off Fasting Debt

A woman who leaves fasting in Ramadan due to menstruation is obliged to replace the fasting on other days. Fasting that is missed during Ramadan is considered a debt that must be paid.

Islam commands to immediately perform qadha fasting of Ramadan and not to delay it. This is as explained in Surah Al-Mu'minun verse 61:

وَالَّذِينَ يُسَارِعُونَ فِي الْخَيْرَاتِ وَأُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْمُقَرَّبُونَ

Artinya: "Dan orang-orang yang bersegera dalam kebaikan-kebaikan, mereka itulah orang-orang yang mendapat tempat yang dekat." (QS. Al-Mu'minun: 61)

In performing qadha fasting, a person is also obliged to recite the prayer for the intention of fasting to replace Ramadan at night (before Fajr time). This is similar to what Sahabat Dream does during the month of Ramadan. As explained in a hadith narrated by Hafshah Ummul Mukminin RA, the Prophet Muhammad SAW said: "Whoever does not intend at night before dawn, then there is no fasting for him." (HR. Abu Daud, Tirmidhi, An-Nasai, and Ibn Majah)

So it can be concluded that replacing Ramadan fasting should be done immediately and not delayed. Because usually many people replace fasting in the end of the month of Sya'ban, even approaching Ramadan.