What is the criterion for remembering the intention in every religious or worldly act so that a person receives the reward?
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The questioner : May Allah preserve you. Regarding His saying, the Exalted: [Ash-Sharh 94:7] I have something in mind, which is that a Muslim, especially a student of knowledge, should have all his time occupied, either with worship or with a worldly act that benefits him. But Shaykh, is a continuous, valid intention sufficient for this, or must he bring to mind the intention for every act, which he may often neglect?
The Shaykh : Yes, there is no doubt that remembering the intention at the time of the act and accompanying it with the act is far better, without a doubt. If a person accustoms himself to this, it becomes easy for him. But if he does not reach this higher state, at least he should aim for the lower state: that whenever he wakes up, he intends a good intention that he will not do any act except for the face of Allah, Mighty and Majestic, whether it is religious or worldly. I hope that this is sufficient, and the intention here is accompanied in ruling, not in remembrance. However, accompanying it in remembrance is better. Yes.
The questioner : What is the ruling on women praying in prayer halls?
The Shaykh : You said: "The honorable Shaykh." Is this expression correct? It is correct: "The honorable Shaykh."
The questioner : O honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh : With the accusative case. Good.
The questioner : Your Eminence, the Shaykh.
The Shaykh : I want to correct the grammatical error, but there is no need for "the honorable Shaykh" or anything else regarding the meaning. May Allah reward you. That is sufficient. Yes.
So when you have finished [your duties], then stand up [for worship].
فَإِذَا فَرَغْتَ فَانْصَبْThe Shaykh : Yes, there is no doubt that remembering the intention at the time of the act and accompanying it with the act is far better, without a doubt. If a person accustoms himself to this, it becomes easy for him. But if he does not reach this higher state, at least he should aim for the lower state: that whenever he wakes up, he intends a good intention that he will not do any act except for the face of Allah, Mighty and Majestic, whether it is religious or worldly. I hope that this is sufficient, and the intention here is accompanied in ruling, not in remembrance. However, accompanying it in remembrance is better. Yes.
The questioner : What is the ruling on women praying in prayer halls?
The Shaykh : You said: "The honorable Shaykh." Is this expression correct? It is correct: "The honorable Shaykh."
The questioner : O honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh : With the accusative case. Good.
The questioner : Your Eminence, the Shaykh.
The Shaykh : I want to correct the grammatical error, but there is no need for "the honorable Shaykh" or anything else regarding the meaning. May Allah reward you. That is sufficient. Yes.