Respected Mufti, I am aware that to make intention for tayamum is fardh however will a mental resolve suffice or is a verbal intention necessary? Also, I have been told that if a person makes an intention in Arabic without knowing its meaning then such an intention is invalid. Please can you clarify this for me aswell?
Answer:
In order for the Niyyat to be valid, the person must know in his heart what
he is intending. Therefore, if one did or did not make a verbal intention
but is aware in his heart of his intended action, then that is sufficient.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.