What is the difference between actions and deeds? The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Deeds are only by intentions," and he did not say, "Actions are only by intentions."
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The questioner:
May Allah reward you with good and do you good. What is the difference, Honorable Shaykh, between actions and deeds? The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said and he did not say, "Actions are only by intentions." Is there a difference?
The Shaykh:
Deeds are more comprehensive.
The presenter:
Deeds are more comprehensive.
The Shaykh:
Yes, they include the deeds of the heart.
The presenter:
Mm.
The Shaykh:
And the deeds of the limbs.
The presenter:
If Allah wills.
The Shaykh:
And actions are likewise, but actions may be more specific to the limbs. Yes.
May Allah reward you with good and do you good. What is the difference, Honorable Shaykh, between actions and deeds? The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said
Actions are only by intentions
إنما الأعمال بالنياتThe Shaykh:
Deeds are more comprehensive.
The presenter:
Deeds are more comprehensive.
The Shaykh:
Yes, they include the deeds of the heart.
The presenter:
Mm.
The Shaykh:
And the deeds of the limbs.
The presenter:
If Allah wills.
The Shaykh:
And actions are likewise, but actions may be more specific to the limbs. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما الفرق بين الأفعال والأعمال ذلك أن الرسول ﷺ قال إنما الأعمال بالنيات ولم يقل إنما الأفعال بالنيات؟ — youtube.com
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