Verbal Recitations At The Time Of Making And Breaking The Fasts
Apologies. Would things like verbally reciting your intention to make and break your fast be considered innovations?
There is nothing wrong with making a verbal recitation of Niyyah at an individual level ( It is not compulsory because Niyyah at heart is enough and sufficient ). Prophet (sws) is not reported to say any such verbal recitation at the time of making his fasts ( i.e. sehri ) however, there are a couple of verbal recitations reported from the Prophet Muhammad (SwS) at the time of breaking his fasts. Please see for details : Discussion 81213