Friday, March 23, 2012

The Importance of Sincerity and Good Intention

Abu Harairah (peace be upon him) narrated:



Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said:




This Hadith highlights the importance of sincerity and good intention. It is, therefore, essential that every noble action should be based on these two virtues; and heart should be free from all such things that destroy noble deeds.

Hypocrisy, ostentation, greed for wealth, riches and other wordly things fall in the catergory of such evils. Since the true condition of heart is known to Allah alone, the true position of one's action will be known on the Day of Resurrection when one will be requited for them by Allah. In this world, one will be treated according to his apparent condition while his insight will be left to Allah.


SOURCE:
Riyad-us-Saliheen Volume 1
Compiled by:
Al-Imam Abu Zakariya Yahya bin Sharaf An-Nawawi Ad-Dimashqi

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