Are worldly deeds, such as trade and marriage, without reward?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, the questioner asks: Is it understood from the hadith of 'Umar that worldly deeds, such as trade and marriage, carry no reward for the Muslim, or is there a distinction in this matter?
Answer:
Regarding the statement on hijrah: the one who migrates seeking worldly gain or marriage has no reward for the hijrah, but only for what he intended. However, if he intends by seeking a livelihood to assist himself in worshipping Allah and to be independent of people, he is rewarded. Likewise, if he intends by marriage to chaste himself, seek offspring, and enjoy what is permissible, he is also rewarded for that. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, the questioner asks: Is it understood from the hadith of 'Umar that worldly deeds, such as trade and marriage, carry no reward for the Muslim, or is there a distinction in this matter?
Answer:
Regarding the statement on hijrah: the one who migrates seeking worldly gain or marriage has no reward for the hijrah, but only for what he intended. However, if he intends by seeking a livelihood to assist himself in worshipping Allah and to be independent of people, he is rewarded. Likewise, if he intends by marriage to chaste himself, seek offspring, and enjoy what is permissible, he is also rewarded for that. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل أعمال الدنيا من تجارة وزواج وغيرها ليس فيها أجر؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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