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Intentions

Intentions

3 September 2021

Another version of the Hadith cautioning against incorrect intentions when seeking knowledge

Question What is the source of these words? عن أنس قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من طلب العلم ليباهي به العلماء ويماري به السفهاء أو يصرف وجوه الناس إليه فهو في النار……

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2 April 2021

Marrying a woman merely for her wealth

Question Is this narration reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever marries a woman for her wealth, Allah will deprive him of her money and beauty"

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30 March 2021

Caution against seeking knowledge merely to argue and debate

Question Please provide a narration together with the Arabic text that specifically speaks about seeking knowledge just to argue with others and prove one's point.

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29 January 2021

Complete version of the Hadith: Actions are judged/rewarded according to their intentions

Question Kindly provide the reference in Sahih Bukhari wherein full mention is made of the Hadith ‘Actions are based on intention’.

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31 August 2020

The harms of marrying with the incorrect intention

Question Please mention the status of this Hadith. It would be appreciated if you could quote the Arabic text as well. It is mentioned in a Hadith that the person who marries to acquire fame then…

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17 January 2020

Another narration on the intentions people will have when performing Hajj and ‘Umrah

Question Kindly translate and authenticate this narration. عند ذلك يا سلمان! يحج الناس إلى هذا البيت الحرام، تحج ملوكهم لهوا وتنزها، وأغنياؤهم للتجارة، ومساكينهم للمسألة وقراؤهم رياء وسمعة.……

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17 December 2019

A narration regarding a person who habitually performs Tahajjud but oversleeps

Question Can you confirm the source of this Hadith? ما من امرئ تكون له صلاة بليل فيغلبه عليها نوم إلا كتب له أجر صلاته وكان نومه عليه صدقة……

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2 December 2019

The importance of going out in battle with the correct intention

Question Is the following narration authentic: عن معاذ بن جبل عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال الغزو غزوان فأما من ابتغى وجه الله وأطاع الإمام وأنفق الكريمة وياسر الشريك واجتنب الفساد فإن نومه…

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14 November 2019

The importance of having the correct intention

Question Is this Hadith authentic? من غزا في سبيل الله ولم ينو إلا عقالا فله ما نوى

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12 September 2019

Another version of the narration regarding the punishment of Allah affecting an entire nation

Question A follow up query regarding the Hadith you have answered here, is the following version authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When Allah sends punishment upon a nation…

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27 June 2018

Caution against having the incorrect intention when seeking knowledge

Question What is the authenticity of this narration please: Sayyiduna Ka'b ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever seeks knowledge in order…

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3 May 2018

The intention one should have when giving charity

Question Is this statement of Sayyiduna 'Uthman (radiyallahu 'anhu) authentic? "Your charity will not be accepted until you believe, "I need the reward more than the beggar needs the money."

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19 February 2018

Warnings against having improper motives

Question What is the status of this Hadith "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) said: ‘Seek refuge in Allah against the pit of grief.’ The Companions asked, ‘Allah’s Messenger, what is the pit…

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27 November 2017

Doing good with the intention of reward

Question I know when we do good deeds like dhikr, salah etc we should be only doing them for Allah or to please Allah. What if your intention is to do good deeds to get rewards in Jannah? Will Allah…

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7 September 2017

Actions are judged/rewarded according to their intentions

Question What is the authenticity of this narration? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Verily actions are but by their intentions, and a person will only be [awarded according] to his…

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