Niat Puasa Senin Kamis: Arabic, Latin & How to Combine

If you’ve ever wanted to earn extra rewards beyond Ramadan, the Monday-Thursday sunnah fast is a gentle, rhythmic practice that the Prophet Muhammad regularly kept, who said, “Works are presented to Allah on Monday and Thursday, and I love that my deeds be presented while I am fasting.” This guide walks you through the exact intention (niyyah) recitations in Arabic, Latin, and English, explains how to combine this fast with makeup (qadha) Ramadan fasts, and clarifies what happens if you miss sahur—all backed by authentic hadith and mainstream scholarly rulings.

Days observed: Monday and Thursday ·
Recommended pre-dawn meal end: Before Fajr (dawn) prayer ·
Niyyah (intention) timing: Night or before dawn, before Fajr ·
Scripture basis: Hadith (Sahih Muslim, Sunan al-Tirmidhi) ·
Combination with Qadha allowed: Yes, with single intention (Hanafi school) ·
Sunnah status: Emphasized (mu’akkadah)

Six key details at a glance: the Monday-Thursday fast is a sunnah practice with specific timing flexibility and clear scriptural backing.

Bagaimana niat puasa hari Senin dan Kamis?

The core of this fast is the intention (niyyah) — a deliberate resolve in the heart, often accompanied by a verbal recitation. Below are the standard Arabic formulas with Latin transliteration and English meanings, sourced from reputable Indonesian Islamic institutions.

Bacaan niat puasa hari Senin

• Arabic: نَوَيْتُ صَوْمَ يَوْمِ الِاثْنَيْنِ سُنَّةً لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى
• Latin: Nawaitu shauma yaumil itsnaini sunnatan lillāhi ta‘ālā (Bank Muamalat Indonesia)
• Meaning: “I intend to fast on Monday, sunnah for Allah Ta‘ala.”

Bacaan niat puasa hari Kamis

• Arabic: نَوَيْتُ صَوْمَ يَوْمِ الْخَمِيسِ سُنَّةً لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى
• Latin: Nawaitu shauma yaumil khamisi sunnatan lillāhi ta‘ālā (Bank Muamalat Indonesia)
• Meaning: “I intend to fast on Thursday, sunnah for Allah Ta‘ala.”

Waktu membaca niat puasa sunnah

For voluntary fasts, the intention window is wider than for obligatory fasts. According to BAZNAS Jawa Barat, the niyyah for Monday-Thursday fasting can be made in the morning as long as you haven’t eaten, drunk, or done anything that breaks the fast. Mega Syariah even extends this to midday (zawal). This flexibility is specific to sunnah fasts; obligatory fasts require intention before dawn.

Niat puasa Senin Kamis sekaligus ganti puasa Ramadhan?

Many Muslims have leftover makeup (qadha) fasts from Ramadan and wonder if they can kill two birds with one stone by fasting on Monday or Thursday with a combined intention. The answer depends on which school of thought you follow.

Hukum menggabungkan niat puasa qadha dengan puasa sunnah

• Hanafi and Hanbali schools: Permitted. You make a single intention for qadha, and the sunnah reward is also attained. A sample combined niyyah: “Nawaitu shauma ghadin ‘an qadha’i ramadhan wa sunnatan lillāhi ta‘ālā” – “I intend to fast tomorrow for the makeup of Ramadan and as sunnah for Allah.” (Bank Muamalat Indonesia)
• Shafi‘i school: Not permitted. The intentions must be separate; fasting on a Monday for qadha is valid, but you cannot intend both simultaneously. (BAZNAS)

Pendapat mazhab tentang niat ganda

The difference hinges on the principle of tashrik an-niyyah (sharing intention). Hanafi jurists allow it because the primary obligation (qadha) is fulfilled, and the sunnah intent is treated as an additional dimension. Shafi‘i jurists insist on distinct intentions for each act of worship. As Bank Muamalat Indonesia notes, the safest route is to fast qadha on other days and Monday-Thursday on its own days to avoid scholarly disagreement.

Batas sahur puasa Senin Kamis jam berapa?

Sahur—the pre-dawn meal—is a highly recommended sunnah that brings blessings. But when exactly must it end?

Waktu imsak dan fajar

• The cut-off point is the entry of true dawn (fajr sadiq), which is marked by the adhan for Subuh prayer or the local imsak schedule. (BAZNAS)
• Eating, drinking, and marital relations must stop once fajr begins. The fast then lasts until sunset (maghrib).

Batas akhir makan sahur

There is no special “imsak” time unique to Monday-Thursday fasting—the same fajr boundary applies as in Ramadan. Bank Muamalat Indonesia reminds readers that sahur can be taken as late as possible, just before fajr, because the Prophet said, “My nation will remain upon goodness as long as they hasten to break the fast and delay the pre-dawn meal.” (Sahih Bukhari).

Bolehkah puasa Senin Kamis tanpa sahur dan niat?

Two separate questions here: can you skip sahur, and can you skip the intention? The answers are different.

Sahur sebagai sunnah, bukan syarat sah

Sahur is sunnah, not a condition of validity. Skipping it does not break the fast. As BAZNAS states, “Sahur is recommended but not obligatory.” The Prophet himself sometimes fasted without sahur (Sahih Muslim). So if you wake up late and miss sahur, you can still fast—provided you make the intention.

Niat sebagai rukun puasa

Niyyah is a pillar (rukn) of fasting according to the majority of scholars. Without it, the fast is invalid. BAZNAS Jawa Barat emphasizes that intention must be present, even if you skip sahur. For sunnah fasts, you can still make the intention after fajr—but only if you have not eaten or drunk anything since dawn. If you missed sahur and only remember after fajr, you can still make the niyyah immediately and the fast will count as sunnah.

Mengapa berpuasa pada hari Senin dan Kamis itu baik?

The virtues are rooted in the Prophet’s own practice and several authentic hadith.

Keutamaan puasa Senin Kamis

• The Prophet Muhammad said: “It is a day on which I was born, and on which revelation was sent down to me.” (Sahih Muslim, cited by Bank Muamalat Indonesia)
• He also said: “Works are presented to Allah on Monday and Thursday, and I love that my deeds be presented while I am fasting.” (Sunan al-Tirmidhi, hasan, cited by BAZNAS)
• Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said: “The Prophet used to be keen to fast on Mondays and Thursdays.” (Sunan al-Tirmidhi)

Dalil dari hadits

These narrations place Monday-Thursday fasting among the most recommended sunnah acts. In addition, it is one of the few regular voluntary fasts encouraged for both physical and spiritual discipline. As Mega Syariah notes, it carries the added benefit of being a consistent weekly routine, making it easier to maintain than occasional fasts.

How to Perform the Monday-Thursday Fast: Step by Step

Follow these clear steps based on authentic sources.

1. Set the intention (niyyah) the night before or on the morning of the fast. Recite in Arabic or simply resolve in your heart. For Monday: “Nawaitu shauma yaumil itsnaini sunnatan lillāhi ta‘ālā.” For Thursday: “Nawaitu shauma yaumil khamisi sunnatan lillāhi ta‘ālā.” (Bank Muamalat Indonesia)
2. Eat sahur (pre-dawn meal) as late as possible before fajr. Even a sip of water counts. The Prophet said: “Take the pre-dawn meal, for in it is blessing.” (Sahih Bukhari, cited by Bank Muamalat Indonesia)
3. Stop eating and drinking at fajr. Check your local prayer timetable. If you forgot to make the intention before fajr, you can still make it after fajr as long as you haven’t consumed anything (for sunnah). (BAZNAS Jawa Barat)
4. Abstain from food, drink, smoking, and marital relations from fajr to maghrib. Focus on worship, charity, and avoiding sinful speech.
5. Break the fast at maghrib with dates and water, and recite the du‘a: “Allahumma laka shumtu wa ‘ala rizqika aftartu” – “O Allah, for You I fasted, and upon Your provision I break the fast.” (BAZNAS)

Key quotes from primary sources

“Works are presented (to Allah) on Monday and Thursday, and I love that my deeds be presented while I am fasting.”

— Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Sunan al-Tirmidhi (hasan), as cited by BAZNAS

“Actions are but by intentions, and every person will have only what they intended.”

— Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Sahih Bukhari, as cited by Bank Muamalat Indonesia

“The Prophet used to be keen to fast on Mondays and Thursdays.”

— Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), Sunan al-Tirmidhi

The consistent thread in all these narrations is that the Monday-Thursday fast is an act of love and devotion—not a burden. For the Muslim in Singapore or any part of the world, the choice is clear: align your intention with the sunnah, keep the fast light, and let the blessing of consistent practice transform your week. For those with remaining qadha fasts, the best path is to fulfill them on days that are not Monday or Thursday, reserving those for the pure sunnah. But if time is tight, the Hanafi permission offers a practical solution.

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