How do I know that my work is sincere for the sake of Allah?
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Question:
We say: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, how do I know that I am sincere in my work for Allah, the Exalted, and how should I respond to people when they praise me for a deed? How can one be sincere?
Answer:
If you single out Allah for worship and do not intend anything other than Him with it, and you do not seek worldly gain, praise, or commendation, but only the Face of Allah, then you are the sincere one. And if people praise you, you know yourself; you know your worth, so do not be deluded by the praise of people. Yes.
We say: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, how do I know that I am sincere in my work for Allah, the Exalted, and how should I respond to people when they praise me for a deed? How can one be sincere?
Answer:
If you single out Allah for worship and do not intend anything other than Him with it, and you do not seek worldly gain, praise, or commendation, but only the Face of Allah, then you are the sincere one. And if people praise you, you know yourself; you know your worth, so do not be deluded by the praise of people. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [605 /641] كيف أعرف أن عملي خالصا لوجه الله؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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