Untitled Deck Flashcards
What did the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) say about actions?
“Actions are according to intentions, and everyone will get what was intended.”
Related by Bukhārī & Muslim
What is the significance of intention in migration?
Whoever migrates with an intention for Allah and His messenger, the migration will be for the sake of Allah and His Messenger.
What is the example of the Muhājir Umm Qais?
A man migrated to Madinah intending to marry Umm Qais, emphasizing that sincere intention is crucial for the reward of good deeds.
What distinguishes acts of worship from regular actions?
Intention distinguishes acts of worship from regular actions, such as Ghusl for purification versus a normal shower for cleanliness.
What is double intention?
It’s permissible to combine multiple intentions in one action, for example, walking to the masjid for sunnah and exercise.
What is the importance of sincerity in intention?
Sincerity is key to keeping intentions for Allah, such as in Sujood, where one should not let waswās of insincerity affect worship.
What should one regularly reflect on regarding intentions?
Regularly check your intentions before acts of worship by asking: ‘Why am I doing this?’, ‘For whom?’, ‘What is my purpose?’
What does the Hanafi madhab say about intention?
In Hanafi fiqh, ghusl and wudhu are valid even without specific intention; intention is preferred but not obligatory for validity.
What is Islām according to Hadith 2?
Islām refers to the outward actions of faith, including testifying that there is no deity but Allah and performing the five pillars.
What does Īmān signify?
Īmān refers to the inward beliefs that form the foundation of a Muslim’s faith, including belief in Allah, His angels, and the Last Day.
What is Ihsān?
Ihsān refers to the highest level of faith, which is to worship Allah as if you see Him, and to be conscious that He always sees you.
What are the signs of the Hour (Day of Judgment)?
The signs include the slave woman giving birth to her master and the sight of poor shepherds competing in constructing tall buildings.
What are the five pillars of Islām?
Islam is built upon five: Testifying that there is no god but Allah, establishing prayer, giving zakat, performing Hajj, and fasting in Ramadan.
Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim
When did Salāh become obligatory?
Salāh became obligatory 2 years before Hijrah during Isrā’ wal-mi’rāj, where 50 prayers a day were reduced to 5.
What is the ruling on someone that doesn’t pray according to Hanbali madhab?
According to Hanbali madhab, the one who does not pray is considered kāfir, as the prayer distinguishes between believers and non-believers.
