Intention in Religious and Ordinary Acts
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Question:
Finally, this questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, tell us about the niyyah (intention). Is it necessary for all actions, or is it specific to acts of worship?
Answer:
Intention is required in acts of worship, whereas it is not required for ordinary matters. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 1. Acts intended as worship require intention, but intention is not required for ordinary matters. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you and bless you.
Finally, this questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, tell us about the niyyah (intention). Is it necessary for all actions, or is it specific to acts of worship?
Answer:
Intention is required in acts of worship, whereas it is not required for ordinary matters. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended.
إنما الأعمال بالنيات، وإنما لكل امرئ ما نوىThe presenter:
May Allah reward you and bless you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، نور على الدرب 150 من المجموعة الثالثة للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (19:35)
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