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• foundation of one’s actions and deeds.

• an essential and basic prerequisite for performing any form of worship and/or good deed.

Allah knows the true intention of every individual and judges them accordingly. It is believed that Allah is all-knowing and all-seeing. He knows the secrets of the heart and the intentions of every individual. The concept of Allah knowing what is inside our hearts is mentioned numerous times in the Quran and is emphasized in the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

The Messenger (PBUH) of Allah SWT said,

“The reward of deeds depends upon the intention and every person will get the reward according to what they have intended. So whoever emigrated for Allah and His Apostle, then their emigration was for Allah and His Apostle. And whoever emigrated for worldly gain or for a woman to marry, their emigration was for what they emigrated for.” (Sahih Bukhari, Kitab-ul-Imaan, Hadith No. 54)

In Islam, Niyyah holds great importance in the lives of every Muslim. It is what helps you differentiate between different acts of worship. For example, “I make Niyyah to perform Fajr prayer or I make Niyyah to perform Isha prayer.”

Most importantly, it helps you distinguish between the acts that you solely perform for the sake of Allah SWT and those that you perform for the sake of others. This means that any deed performed without Niyyah might not be accepted by Allah SWT.

Therefore, in Islam, it is believed that Allah knows what is inside our hearts and that our intentions play a crucial role in determining the value of our actions. It is essential for Muslims to strive to have pure and sincere intentions in all their actions, seeking Allah’s pleasure and reward in the Hereafter.

In Islam, the intention must precede the action. This means that a person must set a pure intention before performing any action, as the intention is what determines the value of the action. If the intention is not pure, the action will not be rewarded, even if it appears to be good on the surface.

Whether in a verbal or non-verbal form, the purpose of making Niyyah before performing any good deed is to remind your soul (inner self) that you are doing this act with the intention to seek the pleasure and blessings of Allah SWT.

With pure intention comes great reward. Thus, to be successful in life, every Muslim must have the purest of intentions because Allah SWT prioritizes your Niyyah over the actual deed.

So, if you are performing even a small deed for the sake of Allah SWT, the Almighty will ensure that the reward you receive for it is even greater.

May we all benefit from this, Insyaallah.