Intention

Question 1

Give the translation of the first Hadith

Answer 1

Actions are (judged) by motives (niyyah), so each man will have what he intended.

Thus, he whose migration was for Allah and his messenger, his migration is to Allah and his messenger;

But he whose migration was for some worldly thing he might gain, or a wife he might marry, his migration is to that for which he migrated.

Question 2

Who was this Hadith narrated by?

Answer 2

Umar bin al- Khattab

Question 3

Give some facts about umar

Answer 3

Umar (r.a):
1. Changed the face of the world in 10 years
(his conquests remain today)
2. 2nd greatest non-prophet
3. Conquest of al-Quds
4. Passed away at the close to the age of his 2 best friends
5. Special Dua was made for him

Question 4

What do you think this hadith is emphasising upon and what lessons can you draw from this hadith?

Answer 4

Iklaas (Sincerity) and how it is important for your intention to be sincere

Setting aside self-desires

Importance of Hijrah (difference between leaving

Question 5

What is the purpose of intention?

Answer 5

1. To differentiate between 2 acts of
   worship (sunnah or fard)

2) To differentiate between an act of
worship & a normal act (Wearing clothes as a normal habit or to cover your awrah)

3. To differentiate for whom the act is
   done ( Salah, is it for Allah or for the praise of other)

Question 6

How do you obtain iklaas?

Answer 6

1. Before you do anything, check your intention
2. Do regular righteous deeds- the more deeds we do the closer we are to Allah and the more sincere we become
3. Before we do any deed, we should
   firstly seek knowledge
4. Do not give false impression

Question 7

What are the eradications of iklaas?

Answer 7

Riya

Riya is a. Hidden Shirk

If you think you are sincere – Sign of
danger!

. Undetected

Ibn Qayyum (r.a) - Leaving actions in
front of people is a form of riy

Question 8

Rectifying your iklaas and niya

Answer 8

1. Constant awareness
2. Learning about it - everything
   starts with knowledge
3. Company of the pious
4. Reading Quran

Question 9

What is the background of this Hadith?

Answer 9

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Question 10

Rulings

Answer 10

1. Usul of Imam Shafi
2. Taking oaths (Wallahi brother…/in
   court)

Question 11

Summarise the lessons learnt

Answer 11

1. 3. Actions are judged by our intentions
2. Always check your intention
3. Intentions must be for Allah [SWT] alone