5. Merely intending to break the fast while fasting does not break the fast unless one actually performs an action that nullifies it.^[1]

6. Eating suḥūr is also considered an intention.

7. Whether it is for the fast of Ramadan al-Mubārak or any other fast, if at the time of eating suḥūr one has the intention that "I will not fast in the morning," then eating that suḥūr will not be considered an intention.^[2]

8. A new intention is essential for every individual fast of Ramadan al-Mubārak.

9. If an intention was made on the first date—or any other date—for the fasts of the entire month of Ramadan, this intention is only valid for that specific day and not for the remaining days.^[3]

10. If an intention for fasting is made during prayer, this intention is valid.^[4]

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                          صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Supplication for Awakening from Sleep

According to the schedule of the Sunnah-inspired congregation of Dawat-e-Islami, the "Supplication for awakening from sleep" will be memorised. The supplication is as follows:

اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِي اَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا اَمَاتَنَا وَاِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ

Translation: All praise is due to Allah, Who gave us life (awakening) after