When one sets out to work, his intention is pure for the sake of Allah. If something occurs to him while performing the work, how should he act?
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The questioner:
When one sets out to work, Shaykh Salih, naturally his intention is pure for the sake of Allah the Exalted. How should he act?
The Shaykh:
As we mentioned.
The presenter:
All right.
The Shaykh:
If the thought of showing off (riya') occurs to him, it benefits him and he purifies his intention for Allah the Mighty and Majestic, and it does not harm him. But if this showing off persists with him, it harms his work, or invalidates it.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
When one sets out to work, Shaykh Salih, naturally his intention is pure for the sake of Allah the Exalted. How should he act?
The Shaykh:
As we mentioned.
The presenter:
All right.
The Shaykh:
If the thought of showing off (riya') occurs to him, it benefits him and he purifies his intention for Allah the Mighty and Majestic, and it does not harm him. But if this showing off persists with him, it harms his work, or invalidates it.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، عندما ينبعث إلى العمل تكون نيته خالصة لوجه الله فإذا انتابه أثناء تأدية العمل شيء كيف يتصرف؟ الفوزان — youtube.com
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