A man is considering becoming an imam in a mosque, but the problem is that he wants a reward to help him pay off his debt. Does this affect his intention?

The questioner : The questioner says: A man is considering becoming an imam in a mosque, but the problem is that he wants a reward to help him pay off his debt. Does this affect his intention?

The Shaykh : This is looked at by determining which is predominant: is the predominant factor that he is an imam who benefits the Muslims and they rely on his leading them in performing the prayer, or is the predominant factor his seeking of money? Actions are by intentions, and every person will have what he intended. Yes.