The power of intention is the basis of every action.
Islam is the religion of nature, and its beauty is that it emphasizes not only the outward actions but also the state of the heart, intentions, and intentions. Every action of a Muslim, whether it is worship or worldly work, is not acceptable to Allah unless the intention behind it is pure. The power of intention is the basis of every action.
What is the meaning of intention?
“Intention” refers to the intention of the heart. It is the inner force that draws us towards an action. The heart’s determination and intention for doing an action is the real intention, not saying something with the tongue. The power of intention is the basis of every action.
Hadith: Actions are judged by intentions.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
“The judgment of actions is by intentions, and every person will get what he intended.”
(Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim)
This blessed hadith is one of the foundations of Islamic principles. This means that two people can do the same action, for example, praying, but if one’s intention is only to please Allah and the other’s intention is to show off, then the reward and status of both of them will be different. The power of intention is the basis of every action.
The relationship between intention and sincerity
Purity of intention is called sincerity, and sincerity means that a person does every good deed only for the pleasure of Allah and not for the praise, fame, or worldly gain of people. When the intention is pure, even a small action becomes very big in the sight of Allah. The power of intention is the basis of every action.
The reality of action without intention
Any action without intention becomes just a habit or ritual. For example:
If someone is praying but the intention is only to please their parents, then this is not worship; it is an outward act.
If someone is giving charity but the purpose is fame, then it has no weight in the sight of Allah.
Even ordinary actions can become acts of worship through intention.
The beauty of religion is that if the intention is right, even worldly deeds become acts of worship.
If you are going to work and the intention is to earn a halal living, then this is also worship.
If you help someone only for the sake of Allah, then this is also a good deed.
Some practical ways to improve your intention
Before each action, stop for a moment and think, “Why am I doing this?”
Suppose Allah for sincerity: “O Allah, make my actions all good and make them pure and face them with sincerity, and do not let anything happen to anyone in it.”
Be accountable to yourself to avoid hypocrisy.
Refresh your intention often, especially in long or continuous actions.
The effect of intention is not only in this world but also in the Hereafter.
Allah Almighty does not only see outward actions but also the state of the heart. On the Day of Judgment, people will be accounted for acc/ording to their intentions. Those who looked good in the world but whose intentions were not pure will be at a loss. The power of intention is the basis of every action.
Intention and the Day of Judgment
On the Day of Judgment, deeds will be weighed according to their intentions. It is possible that someone’s deed in the world may seem great, but it has no value in the sight of Allah because the intention was not pure. And it is possible that a small good deed will become the cause of Paradise because it was only for Allah. The power of intention is the basis of every action.
Conclusion:
Intention is a hidden treasure that only Allah sees, but it has an impact on a person’s entire life. Every Muslim should keep his heart pure, purify his intentions, and do every deed for the pleasure of Allah. Because the real thing is not the deed, but the state of the heart, and it is the intention of the heart that takes a person closer to Paradise or closer to Hell.
Therefore, before every action, we should stop for a moment and look at the heart, correct the intention, and act purely for Allah. The power of intention is the basis of every action. Finished
