Short Hadith
عن أبي هريرة، رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "إِنَّمَا الأَعْمَالُ بِالنِّيَّاتِ وَإِنَّمَا لِكُلِّ امْرِئٍ مَا نَوَى
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Verily, actions are (judged) by motives (niyyah), so each man will have what he intended."
[ahih Al-Bukhari
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This Hadith is talking about the importance of intentions in relation to one’s actions. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is saying that actions are judged by the motives or intentions behind them.
In other words, it is not just the action itself that is important, but the reason or motivation behind it. This means that even if two people do the same action, the one with a purer intention will be rewarded more than the one with a less pure intention.
For example, if someone gives charity out of a sense of duty or to show off, their reward will be less than someone who gives charity out of genuine compassion and a desire to help others.
This Hadith also implies that it is important for Muslims to have the right intention when they do good deeds. The actions of a person are only considered valid and acceptable in the sight of Allah if they are done with the right intention.
In conclusion, this Hadith is a reminder to Muslims to be conscious of their intentions and to strive to purify their hearts and motives in all that they do.
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