Is there a reward for one who intends a sin but does not commit it?

Question:
(peace and blessings be upon him). The questioner asks: What about the thoughts that a person’s self whispers to him if they are not of his own will, and what about when his self is occupied with the forbidden, short of disbelief, constantly, without him speaking of it or acting on it, such as when his self is occupied with committing unlawful sexual intercourse? Does he sin by this?

Answer:
If a person intends to do an evil deed and does not do it, then if he left it out of fear of Allah, it is recorded for him as a good deed. If he intended it and left it out of fear of Allah, it is recorded for him as a good deed. But if he intended it and left it because he was unable to do it, it is recorded against him as an evil deed, may Allah protect us from that, because if he had been able, he would have done it. And when two Muslims meet with their swords, the killer and the killed are in the Fire. Why is the killed one in the Fire? Because he wanted to kill his companion and did not leave killing his companion except due to inability, so he is punished for his intention. We ask Allah for well-being. Yes. May Allah bless you, Your Eminence, the father. As for the waswas (whispers) that are from Shaytan, this does not harm. The waswas that is from Shaytan, which is hesitation, cowardice, and worry, this does not harm the person. Yes.