The Impact of Sincerity in Worship and Transactions
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Question:
The questioner says: Shaykh, what is the impact of sincerity in the life of a Muslim, specifically in transactions and worship? And are deeds valid without sincerity?
Answer:
Sincerity is required in worship, but transactions do not require sincerity; they require truthfulness, meaning no lying or deception. As for worship, intention is a condition for it, as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 1. Yes.
The questioner says: Shaykh, what is the impact of sincerity in the life of a Muslim, specifically in transactions and worship? And are deeds valid without sincerity?
Answer:
Sincerity is required in worship, but transactions do not require sincerity; they require truthfulness, meaning no lying or deception. As for worship, intention is a condition for it, as the Messenger (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 - 03/129 — archive.org (1:45)
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