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20 / 04 / 2026
The Ruling on Pronouncing Something Other Than What the Worshipper Intends
What is the ruling if the worshipper pronounces something other than the time he intends to perform the prayer, such as saying 'Asr' while intending in his heart to pray 'Dhuhr'?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: The essence is in the intention of the heart, not in the utterance of the tongue. If one intends with their heart to pray, it is valid for them, regardless of what they utter, and God knows best.
