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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the difference between the intention of the one for whom the act is performed and the intention of compliance?

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The questioner : May Allah reward you. The difference between the intention of the one for whom the act is performed and the intention of compliance has not become clear to me.

The Shaykh : Yes. The intention of compliance is that you keep in mind that you are doing this in compliance with the command of Allah. The intention of the one for whom the act is performed is that you keep in mind that you are doing this for Allah, without showing off or seeking reputation.

The questioner : That is, the intention of compliance is following the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).

The Shaykh : No, the command of Allah, the command of Allah. And I command you: "Establish prayer."

The questioner : Except Badr.

The Shaykh : You say, "I am now feeling that I am implementing this command, establishing prayer." Of course, establishing prayer is only done by following [the Prophet], but sincerity means you pray and it does not cross your mind that you are complying with the command of Allah, but you are sincere to Allah in this act of worship. Yes.
Source قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 823 - ما الفرق بين نيّة المعمول له ونيّة الامتثال؟ الكافي في فقه الإمام أحمد بن حنبل - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com

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