An obligatory prayer should be specifically identified. A vague idea of praying does not distinguish Dhuhr fard from voluntary rak'ahs.
Validity rests on the inward resolve, not repeating a formula. The legal issue of intervening acts concerns whether the intended prayer remained connected to the opening.
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Conditions of Prayer: Purity, Covering, Intention and Qiblah
An obligatory prayer should be specifically identified. A vague idea of praying does not distinguish Dhuhr fard from voluntary rak'ahs.
Validity rests on the inward resolve, not repeating a formula. The legal issue of intervening acts concerns whether the intended prayer remained connected to the opening.