Making multiple intentions for a nafl salaah
Question
1. With regards to the 2 rakaats of nafl salaah of Zuhr, Maghrib and Esha. Is one allowed to make a double intention, e.g.: Nafl of zuhr + taubah?
2. Can I make multiple intentions for tahajjud salaah e.g.: tahajjud + shukr?
Answer
1. Yes
2. Yes
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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