What is the meaning of al-Bukhari’s statement, “or something of what is worshipped, so he intended by it Allah”?

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The questioner : ...

The Shaykh : Hm?

The questioner : ...

The Shaykh : It means that he faced it but did not intend to worship it; rather, he intended Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.

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