Definition of Intention and Its Necessity in Deeds
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Question:
This sister, Umm Ibrahim, sent a set of questions about intention. She says: “Shaykh, is it obligatory in all matters of the Shari'ah? And what is the meaning of intention in the Islamic Shari'ah?” May Allah reward you.
Answer:
Intention is the purpose; it is the purpose in the heart. It is a condition for the validity of all deeds by which one draws near to Allah. Deeds of worship are not valid without intention, based on the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him):Sahih al-Bukhari 1
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
This sister, Umm Ibrahim, sent a set of questions about intention. She says: “Shaykh, is it obligatory in all matters of the Shari'ah? And what is the meaning of intention in the Islamic Shari'ah?” May Allah reward you.
Answer:
Intention is the purpose; it is the purpose in the heart. It is a condition for the validity of all deeds by which one draws near to Allah. Deeds of worship are not valid without intention, based on the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him):
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.The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/166 — archive.org (5:32)
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