When is sincerity in worship achieved?
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Question:
This person is asking. He says: Can a Muslim be sincere in his worship if he performs the worship without intending it for its own sake, but rather intends to seek nearness to Allah through it for the future, in case he is afflicted with distress or a calamity?
Answer:
There is no barrier to a person intending in his worship the Face of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) and intending the favor of Allah, that Allah will deliver him from difficulties and distresses. He intends both; there is no barrier, and this does not conflict with sincerity to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). He intends thereby the good of this world and the Hereafter, and Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) is near and responsive. Yes. Yes.
This person is asking. He says: Can a Muslim be sincere in his worship if he performs the worship without intending it for its own sake, but rather intends to seek nearness to Allah through it for the future, in case he is afflicted with distress or a calamity?
Answer:
There is no barrier to a person intending in his worship the Face of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) and intending the favor of Allah, that Allah will deliver him from difficulties and distresses. He intends both; there is no barrier, and this does not conflict with sincerity to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). He intends thereby the good of this world and the Hereafter, and Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) is near and responsive. Yes. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، متى يتحقق الإخلاص في العبادة؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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