Hesham Rabea

Dr. Hesham Rabea is the Secretary for Fatwas at the Egyptian Dar al-Ifta, where he provides guidance on Islamic jurisprudence and practices. He recently gained attention for clarifying that the intention to fast during Ramadan can be made in the heart or mind, without the necessity of verbal declaration. His insights aim to ease concerns surrounding the practice of fasting, emphasizing that a sincere intention is sufficient for its validity.