The Ruling on Sincerity in Acts of Worship and Transactions
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Question:
Abu Khalid is asking, Shaykh, about the issue of sincerity. Is it necessary for it to be present in acts of worship, or is it necessary for it to be present in all transactions, in both speech and action?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 1 Therefore, intention is a condition for acts of worship, but it is not a condition for other matters. Yes.
Abu Khalid is asking, Shaykh, about the issue of sincerity. Is it necessary for it to be present in acts of worship, or is it necessary for it to be present in all transactions, in both speech and action?
Answer:
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 نوى،
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/127 — archive.org (9:23)
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