Sharing a worldly purpose with righteous deeds in the intention
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Question:
I move on to the questioner Abu Fahd, who says: If a worldly aim is mixed with a righteous deed, whether this worldly aim is equal in his intention to the righteous deed, or is more of his intention than the righteous deed, or his intention for the worldly aim is greater, I ask for clarification on this?
Answer:
Sincerity is obligatory; one must be sincere in his work for the sake of Allah. If his intention is solely for this world, then it is invalid. Allah the Exalted said:[Hud 11:15-16] However, if a person intends that this work will benefit him in his life, and that it will be a means to his provision or an extension of his lifespan, there is no harm in that. This becomes secondary; these benefits are secondary, and the primary intention is to seek the Face of Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, through his work. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
I move on to the questioner Abu Fahd, who says: If a worldly aim is mixed with a righteous deed, whether this worldly aim is equal in his intention to the righteous deed, or is more of his intention than the righteous deed, or his intention for the worldly aim is greater, I ask for clarification on this?
Answer:
Sincerity is obligatory; one must be sincere in his work for the sake of Allah. If his intention is solely for this world, then it is invalid. Allah the Exalted said:
(15) Whoever desires the life of this world and its adornments - We fully repay them for their deeds therein, and they therein will not be deprived. (16) Those are the ones for whom there is not in the Hereafter but the Fire
مَن كَانَ يُرِيدُ الْحَيَاةَ الدُّنْيَا وَزِينَتَهَا نُوَفِّ إِلَيْهِمْ أَعْمَالَهُمْ فِيهَا وَهُمْ فِيهَا لَا يُبْخَسُونَ أُولَٰئِكَ الَّذِينَ لَيْسَ لَهُمْ فِي الْآخِرَةِ إِلَّا النَّارُThe presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/269 — archive.org (6:04)
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