NIYYAH


Meaning of NIYYAH in English

Intention, i.e. to designate which prayer, or other act of worship one is about to perform and that its sole purpose is to seek nearness to Allah.

Niyyah of qurbal mutlaqah:

The intention of prayer done with a view to seeking nearness to Allah, i.e. without designating whether it is adaa' or qadhaa'

Advanced Islamic English dictionary.      Расширенный исламский словарь английского языка.