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Chapter One: Purpose & Choices of Study
By: Hafiz Raakin Hossain & Rashad Abdullah
Allah Ta’ala has predestined our livelihoods, but it is within our capability to shape our own decisions. Hence, in the vast field of learning, there are numerous amounts of subjects for us to adopt. The scholars have setup a criterion and syllabus, which initiate with the beneficial and important subjects and terminate with the higher level sources of knowledge. When setting upon these profitable paths, one should search a field wherein it will be of use in the future. One should also elect his choice according to his religious development.
It is stated in the Sahih of Bukhari and Muslim that “Actions are only according to intention.” The general definition for this Hadith is that a person should set a righteous and sincere intention in the initiation of every action. The entitlement of reward relies on the intention of the person. It is related in Ibn Maja that “Even the slightest ostentation (in good works) is associating others with Allah.”
Niyya, or intention, is physically performed on the lips. However, the greater part of the action is performed by the heart. It is the intention that specifies your action. Such as, before praying, your intention will specify the Salah and of that nature. A common example is that of one who fasts. His intention could be a mix for the sake of Allah as well as the time passed in his work place which spends the fast unnoticed. Most scholars are of the opinion that even the slightest ostentatious intention in any action will not be accepted by Allah the Exalted.
A general and common question is regarding the turnaround of an intention during or after the initiation. For example, a person performs a good deed with a proper intention but down the line finds a notion of ostentation. If that feeling does not remain and simply passes by, then the scholars are of the opinion that it shall do no harm towards the heart as it is a natural feeling. The same way applies for praise and compliments. The messenger of Allah states that the praise is described as an “advanced glad tidings (from Allah) for the believer.” (Muslim)
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This is an excerpt from a book I am currently working on. Please do feel free to comment critically. Please remember me in your duas as well!
By: Hafiz Raakin Hossain & Rashad Abdullah
Allah Ta’ala has predestined our livelihoods, but it is within our capability to shape our own decisions. Hence, in the vast field of learning, there are numerous amounts of subjects for us to adopt. The scholars have setup a criterion and syllabus, which initiate with the beneficial and important subjects and terminate with the higher level sources of knowledge. When setting upon these profitable paths, one should search a field wherein it will be of use in the future. One should also elect his choice according to his religious development.
It is stated in the Sahih of Bukhari and Muslim that “Actions are only according to intention.” The general definition for this Hadith is that a person should set a righteous and sincere intention in the initiation of every action. The entitlement of reward relies on the intention of the person. It is related in Ibn Maja that “Even the slightest ostentation (in good works) is associating others with Allah.”
Niyya, or intention, is physically performed on the lips. However, the greater part of the action is performed by the heart. It is the intention that specifies your action. Such as, before praying, your intention will specify the Salah and of that nature. A common example is that of one who fasts. His intention could be a mix for the sake of Allah as well as the time passed in his work place which spends the fast unnoticed. Most scholars are of the opinion that even the slightest ostentatious intention in any action will not be accepted by Allah the Exalted.
A general and common question is regarding the turnaround of an intention during or after the initiation. For example, a person performs a good deed with a proper intention but down the line finds a notion of ostentation. If that feeling does not remain and simply passes by, then the scholars are of the opinion that it shall do no harm towards the heart as it is a natural feeling. The same way applies for praise and compliments. The messenger of Allah states that the praise is described as an “advanced glad tidings (from Allah) for the believer.” (Muslim)
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This is an excerpt from a book I am currently working on. Please do feel free to comment critically. Please remember me in your duas as well!
