Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Fast of the Month of Ramadhan: Philosophy and Ahkam The Niyyat (Intention) to Fast When the crescent is sighted in your area or country, a niyyat, that is, a silent declaration of intention should be made to fast during this sacred month to attain nearness to Allah ( wajib qurbatan ila-Allah ). Just like the five daily prayers, the niyyat of fast is obligatory and mental, and so is the case of every deed according to Islam. Previous Next