ikhlas and riya

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اإلخالصاإلخالصAl-IKHLAASAl-IKHLAAS

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Meaning of Ikhlaas Meaning of Ikhlaas

ل�ص-- ––إ�خ�الص�إ�خ�الص� يخ� ل�ص� ��خ� ل�ص-- أ يخ� ل�ص� ��خ� أTo make pure, to make sincere.To make pure, to make sincere.

Ikhlaas means nothing should come between you and Allah Ikhlaas means nothing should come between you and Allah

SWT in your actions.SWT in your actions. It is that one’s speech/action/emotions are free from all It is that one’s speech/action/emotions are free from all

impurities of the soul. impurities of the soul.

Ikhlaas is to battle the whispers of Shaytan when you Ikhlaas is to battle the whispers of Shaytan when you do a good deeddo a good deed..

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Ikhlaas- Ikhlaas- An important part of AqeedahAn important part of Aqeedah An important part of IbaadahAn important part of Ibaadah

�ل�ي� إ يوح�ى ث�لكم� م� ر� ب�ش� �ن�ا أ ا �ن�م� إ ل� �ل�ي� ق إ يوح�ى ث�لكم� م� ر� ب�ش� �ن�ا أ ا �ن�م� إ ل� ق

ك�ان� م�ن ف� د� و�اح� �ل�ه� إ كم� �ل�ه إ ا �ن�م� ك�ان� أ م�ن ف� د� و�اح� �ل�ه� إ كم� �ل�ه إ ا �ن�م� أ

ل�ي�ع�م�ل� ف� ب�ه� ر� اء� ل�ق� و ج ل�ي�ع�م�ل� ي�ر� ف� ب�ه� ر� اء� ل�ق� و ج ع�م�ال ع�م�ال ي�ر�

ب�ه� ر� ب�ع�ب�اد�ة� ر�ك� يش� و ال ا ال�ح9 ب�ه� ص� ر� ب�ع�ب�اد�ة� ر�ك� يش� و ال ا ال�ح9 ص�

د9ا د9اأ�ح� أ�ح�

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Ikhlaas- Ikhlaas- An important part of AqeedahAn important part of Aqeedah An important part of Ibaadah…An important part of Ibaadah…

Say (O Muhammad SAW): "I am only a Say (O Muhammad SAW): "I am only a man like you. It has been inspired to me man like you. It has been inspired to me that your that your Ilâh Ilâh (God) is One (God) is One Ilâh Ilâh (God (God i.e. Allâh). So whoever hopes for the i.e. Allâh). So whoever hopes for the Meeting with his Lord, Meeting with his Lord, let him work let him work righteousness and associate none as a righteousness and associate none as a partner in the worship of his Lordpartner in the worship of his Lord."’ ."’ (18/110)(18/110)

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Ikhlaas – A CommandIkhlaas – A Command

الل�ه� ل�ي�ع�بدوا إ�ال> وا ر أم� ا الل�ه� و�م� ل�ي�ع�بدوا إ�ال> وا ر أم� ا و�م�

ين� ل�ص� خ� ين�م ل�ص� خ� اء م ن�ف� ح الد�ين� اء ل�ه ن�ف� ح الد�ين� ل�ه

ك�اة� الز� توا يؤ� و� الة� الص� يموا يق� ك�اة� و� الز� توا يؤ� و� الة� الص� يموا يق� و�

ة� ي�م� ال�ق� د�ين ذ�ل�ك� ة� و� ي�م� ال�ق� د�ين ذ�ل�ك� و�

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Ikhlaas – A Command…Ikhlaas – A Command…

And they were commanded not, but that theyAnd they were commanded not, but that they

should worship Allâh, should worship Allâh, solely for Him alonesolely for Him alone and and

perform perform As-SalâtAs-Salât ( (Iqâmat-as-SalâtIqâmat-as-Salât) and give) and give

ZakatZakat: and that is the right religion.(98/5): and that is the right religion.(98/5)

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Ibaadah is only for Allah SWTIbaadah is only for Allah SWT

ك�يم� ك�يم�ت�نز�يل ال�ك�ت�اب� م�ن� الل�ه� ال�ع�ز�يز� ال�ح� ..ت�نز�يل ال�ك�ت�اب� م�ن� الل�ه� ال�ع�ز�يز� ال�ح�

اع�بد� الل�ه� ق� ف� �ل�ي�ك� ال�ك�ت�اب� ب�ال�ح� ل�ن�ا إ �ن�ا أ�نز� اع�بد� الل�ه� إ ق� ف� �ل�ي�ك� ال�ك�ت�اب� ب�ال�ح� ل�ن�ا إ �ن�ا أ�نز� إا ل�ه الد�ين� ل�ص9 ا ل�ه الد�ين�مخ� ل�ص9 ..مخ�

ال�صأ�ال ل�ل�ه� أ�ال ل�ل�ه� ال�صالد�ين ال�خ� ذوا الد�ين ال�خ� ال�ذ�ين� ات�خ� ذوا و� ال�ذ�ين� ات�خ� و�ا ن�ع�بدهم� إ�ال> ل�ي�اء� م� و�

ا ن�ع�بدهم� إ�ال> م�ن دون�ه� أ� ل�ي�اء� م� و�م�ن دون�ه� أ�

كم ى إ�ن� الل�ه� ي�ح� ل�ف� �ل�ى الل�ه� ز بون�ا إ ر� كم ل�يق� ى إ�ن� الل�ه� ي�ح� ل�ف� بون�ا إ�ل�ى الل�ه� ز ر� ل�يق�ون� إ�ن� ت�ل�ف يه� ي�خ� ا هم� ف� م� ف�ي م� ون� إ�ن� ب�ي�ن�ه ت�ل�ف يه� ي�خ� ا هم� ف� م� ف�ي م� ب�ي�ن�ه

ار� و� ك�اذ�ب� ك�ف� د�ي م�ن� ه ار�الل�ه� ال ي�ه� و� ك�اذ�ب� ك�ف� د�ي م�ن� ه الل�ه� ال ي�ه�

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Ibaadah is only for Allah SWT…Ibaadah is only for Allah SWT…

The revelation of this Book (the Qur'an) is from Allâh, the All-Mighty, The revelation of this Book (the Qur'an) is from Allâh, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise. the All-Wise.

Verily, We have sent down the Book to you (O Muhammad SAW) in Verily, We have sent down the Book to you (O Muhammad SAW) in truth: So worship Allâh (Alone) by doing religious deeds truth: So worship Allâh (Alone) by doing religious deeds sincerely for sincerely for Allah's sake only, (and not to show-off, and not to set up rivals with Allah's sake only, (and not to show-off, and not to set up rivals with Him in worship).Him in worship).

Surely, the religion (i.e. the worship and the obedience) is for Allâh Surely, the religion (i.e. the worship and the obedience) is for Allâh only. And those who take only. And those who take Auliyâ' Auliyâ' (protectors and helpers) besides (protectors and helpers) besides Him (say): "We worship them only that they may bring us near to Him (say): "We worship them only that they may bring us near to Allâh." Verily, Allâh will judge between them concerning that wherein Allâh." Verily, Allâh will judge between them concerning that wherein they differ. Truly, Allâh guides not him who is a liar, and a they differ. Truly, Allâh guides not him who is a liar, and a disbeliever. ( 39/1-3)disbeliever. ( 39/1-3)

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Ikhlaas- A Challenge; A Ikhlaas- A Challenge; A StruggleStruggle

One of the challenges of doing good deeds is One of the challenges of doing good deeds is to maintain the pureness of intention for to maintain the pureness of intention for Allah SWT alone throughout that deed:Allah SWT alone throughout that deed:

Before the action (Niyah)Before the action (Niyah)

During (Ittiba’)During (Ittiba’)

After the action (Shukr/ Ikhlaas) After the action (Shukr/ Ikhlaas)

Beware of the Ego!Beware of the Ego! Like an ant Like an ant

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Struggle to maintain Ikhlaas Struggle to maintain Ikhlaas

Sahl bin AbdullahSahl bin Abdullah: There is nothing : There is nothing tougher upon the soul than Ikhlaas. How tougher upon the soul than Ikhlaas. How many times have I tried to extinguish many times have I tried to extinguish Riyaa from my heart and it is as if it has Riyaa from my heart and it is as if it has appeared in a different color.appeared in a different color.

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Struggle to maintain Ikhlaas…Struggle to maintain Ikhlaas…

It is not the outer action alone that matters It is not the outer action alone that matters although the action should be done although the action should be done according to the statutes and ordinance of according to the statutes and ordinance of The Quran and the guidance of The Quran and the guidance of Rasoolullah SAS. Rasoolullah SAS.

Rasoolullah SAS sent a man to re-do Rasoolullah SAS sent a man to re-do

his Salaah.his Salaah.

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Struggle to maintain Ikhlaas…Struggle to maintain Ikhlaas…

But more important is the fact that But more important is the fact that our inner our inner selfself can cause this deed to be accepted or our can cause this deed to be accepted or our inner self can bring destruction to this deed. inner self can bring destruction to this deed. Not only is the action destroyed but it is a means Not only is the action destroyed but it is a means of severe punishment on Day of Judgment. of severe punishment on Day of Judgment. This no one can see except Allah SWT. Even This no one can see except Allah SWT. Even ourselves if we are blinded by our Nafs we ourselves if we are blinded by our Nafs we cannot see the inner self.cannot see the inner self.

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Consequences of deeds not Consequences of deeds not performed with Ikhlaasperformed with Ikhlaas

�ذ�ين� �ل�ى ال �ك� و�إ �ي �ل �وح�ي� إ �ق�د� أ �ذ�ين� و�ل �ل�ى ال �ك� و�إ �ي �ل �وح�ي� إ �ق�د� أ و�ل�ت� ك ر� �ش� �ن� أ �ئ �ل�ك� ل �ت� م�ن� ق�ب ك ر� �ش� �ن� أ �ئ �ل�ك� ل م�ن� ق�ب

�ط�ن� �ح�ب �ي �ط�ن�ل �ح�ب �ي �ن� م�ن� ل �ون �ك �ت �ن� م�ن� ع�م�ل�ك� و�ل �ون �ك �ت ع�م�ل�ك� و�ل

ر�ين� �خ�اس� ر�ين�ال �خ�اس� ال

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Consequences of deeds not performed with Consequences of deeds not performed with Ikhlaas…Ikhlaas…

And indeed it has been revealed to you And indeed it has been revealed to you (O Muhammad SAW), as it was to those (O Muhammad SAW), as it was to those (Allâh's Messengers) before you: "If (Allâh's Messengers) before you: "If you join others in worship with Allâh, you join others in worship with Allâh, (then) surely (all) your (then) surely (all) your deeds will be in deeds will be in vainvain, and you will certainly be among , and you will certainly be among the losers."the losers." (39/65) (39/65)

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Consequences of deeds not performed with Ikhlaas…Consequences of deeds not performed with Ikhlaas…

We read in Sahih Muslim, At-Tirmidhi, and An-Nasa’ee on the We read in Sahih Muslim, At-Tirmidhi, and An-Nasa’ee on the authority of Abu Hurairah (RA): I heard The Prophet of authority of Abu Hurairah (RA): I heard The Prophet of Allah Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him saying:Allah Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him saying:

The first of people against whom judgment will be pronounced on the The first of people against whom judgment will be pronounced on the Day of Resurrection will be a man Day of Resurrection will be a man who died a martyrwho died a martyr. He will be . He will be brought and Allah will make known to him His favors and he will brought and Allah will make known to him His favors and he will recognize them. recognize them.

[ The Almighty] will say: And what did you do about them? He will [ The Almighty] will say: And what did you do about them? He will say: I fought for you until I died a martyr. say: I fought for you until I died a martyr.

He will say: You have lied - you did but fight that it might be said [of He will say: You have lied - you did but fight that it might be said [of you]: He is courageous. And so it was said. Then he will be you]: He is courageous. And so it was said. Then he will be ordered to be dragged along on his face until he is cast into Hell-fire. ordered to be dragged along on his face until he is cast into Hell-fire.

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[Another] will be a man who has [Another] will be a man who has studied [religious] knowledgestudied [religious] knowledge and has taught it and who used to recite the Quran. He will be and has taught it and who used to recite the Quran. He will be brought and Allah will make known to His favors and he will brought and Allah will make known to His favors and he will recognize them. [The Almighty] will say: And what did you recognize them. [The Almighty] will say: And what did you do about them? He will say: I studied [religious] knowledge do about them? He will say: I studied [religious] knowledge and I taught it and I recited the Quran for Your sake. He will and I taught it and I recited the Quran for Your sake. He will say: You have lied - you did but study [religious] knowledge say: You have lied - you did but study [religious] knowledge that it might be said [of you]: He is learned. And you recited that it might be said [of you]: He is learned. And you recited the Quran that it might be said [of you]: He is a reciter. And the Quran that it might be said [of you]: He is a reciter. And so it was said. Then he will be ordered to be dragged along on so it was said. Then he will be ordered to be dragged along on his face until he is cast into Hell-fire. his face until he is cast into Hell-fire.

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[Another] will be a man whom [Another] will be a man whom Allah had made richAllah had made rich and to and to whom He had given all kinds of wealth. He will be brought whom He had given all kinds of wealth. He will be brought and Allah will make known to His favors and he will and Allah will make known to His favors and he will recognize them. [The Almighty] will say: And what did you recognize them. [The Almighty] will say: And what did you do about them? He will say: I left no path [untrained] in do about them? He will say: I left no path [untrained] in which You like money to be spent without spending in it for which You like money to be spent without spending in it for Your sake. He will say: You have lied - you did but do so that Your sake. He will say: You have lied - you did but do so that it might be said [of you]: He is open-handed. And so it was it might be said [of you]: He is open-handed. And so it was said. Then he will be ordered to be dragged along on his face said. Then he will be ordered to be dragged along on his face until he is cast into Hell-fire.until he is cast into Hell-fire.

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These three represent: These three represent:

Shaheed-- one’s life Shaheed-- one’s life

Spent to learn --one’s time Spent to learn --one’s time

Spending--one’s wealthSpending--one’s wealth

Everything else falls under these!Everything else falls under these!

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Riyaa – Riyaa – A Huge Hindrance to Ikhlaas A Huge Hindrance to Ikhlaas

and its dangersand its dangers Ikhlaas cannot coexist in a heart that Ikhlaas cannot coexist in a heart that

possess two qualities:possess two qualities:

A heart which [embraces] the love of A heart which [embraces] the love of praise and commendation, praise and commendation,

A heart that yearns and craves [to A heart that yearns and craves [to obtain] that which is possessed obtain] that which is possessed amongst the people. amongst the people.

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Riyaa – Riyaa – A Huge Hindrance to Ikhlaas A Huge Hindrance to Ikhlaas and its dangers…and its dangers…

• A heart which [embraces] the love of A heart which [embraces] the love of praise and commendationpraise and commendation

Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that Rasoolullah (SAS) Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that Rasoolullah (SAS) said:said:

: إزاري العظمة و ردائي الكبرياء جل و عز الله : قال إزاري العظمة و ردائي الكبرياء جل و عز الله قالالنار في قذفته منهما واحدا نازعني النار فمن في قذفته منهما واحدا نازعني ..فمن

Allah SWT said: Pride is My Cloak and greatness My Allah SWT said: Pride is My Cloak and greatness My Robe, so whoever competes with Me, with respect Robe, so whoever competes with Me, with respect to either of them. I shall cast him into Hell.”to either of them. I shall cast him into Hell.”

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Narrated Abu Hurairah, Rasoolullah (SAS) said: Narrated Abu Hurairah, Rasoolullah (SAS) said:

حs مطاع� ت>ب�ع� و ش : ه�و�ى م حs مطاع� ثالث� مهل�كات� ت>ب�ع� و ش : ه�و�ى م ثالث� مهل�كات�و إعجاب المرء� بنفسـه و هي و إعجاب المرء� بنفسـه و هي

..أشد~هن>أشد~هن>

There are three destructful things: There are three destructful things: desires that are followed desires that are followed greediness that is obeyed and greediness that is obeyed and a person’s self-admiration and conceit: a person’s self-admiration and conceit: and this is the worst of the three.and this is the worst of the three.

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� �ت�وا ا أ ون� ب�م� ح ر� ب�ن� ال�ذ�ين� ي�ف� س� �ت�وا� ال� ت�ح� ا أ ون� ب�م� ح ر� ب�ن� ال�ذ�ين� ي�ف� س� ال� ت�ح�ال� ع�لوا� ف� ا ل�م� ي�ف� � ب�م� دوا م� ب~ون� أ�ن يح� يح� ال� و� ع�لوا� ف� ا ل�م� ي�ف� � ب�م� دوا م� ب~ون� أ�ن يح� يح� و�

م� ل�ه ة� م�ن� ال�ع�ذ�اب� و� از� م� ب�م�ف� ب�ن�ه س� م� ت�ح� ل�ه ة� م�ن� ال�ع�ذ�اب� و� از� م� ب�م�ف� ب�ن�ه س� ت�ح��ل�يم� �ل�يم�ع�ذ�اب� أ ع�ذ�اب� أ

Think not that those who rejoice in what they Think not that those who rejoice in what they have done (or brought about), and love to be have done (or brought about), and love to be praised for what they have not done,- think not praised for what they have not done,- think not you that they are rescued from the torment, and you that they are rescued from the torment, and for them is a painful torment. for them is a painful torment.

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A heart that yearns and craves [to A heart that yearns and craves [to obtain] that which is possessed obtain] that which is possessed amongst the people. amongst the people. So if someone possesses the following that So if someone possesses the following that person who craves will do all he can to be person who craves will do all he can to be seen that he deserves that.seen that he deserves that.

RankRankMoneyMoneyPowerPower

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Abu Musa (RA) narrated that a man came Abu Musa (RA) narrated that a man came to Rasoolullah (SAS) and asked: “A person to Rasoolullah (SAS) and asked: “A person fights to for booty (fights to for booty (worldlyworldly) another to ) another to prove his bravery (prove his bravery (praisedpraised) and a third to ) and a third to show off (show off (so that his position can be seenso that his position can be seen): ): of these three which one fights in the way of these three which one fights in the way of Allah SWT:of Allah SWT:He replied: He replied: Who fights to make the word Who fights to make the word of Allah SWT prevalent, he is the one of Allah SWT prevalent, he is the one who fights in the way of Allah SWT.who fights in the way of Allah SWT.

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How to train the soul not to crave How to train the soul not to crave for praisesfor praises

Develop firm knowledge and conviction Develop firm knowledge and conviction that there is no individual who can [confer] that there is no individual who can [confer] benefit upon or beautify his praise more benefit upon or beautify his praise more

than Allah SWT. than Allah SWT. ––ع�ز ع�زالم المNor is there any individual who can inflict Nor is there any individual who can inflict damage upon or disgrace him save Allah damage upon or disgrace him save Allah

alone. – alone. – <ذ�ل ذ�ل>الم .. الم

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How to train the soul not to crave How to train the soul not to crave for praisesfor praises……

ت�ي ل�ك� تؤ� ال�ك� ال�م م� م� ت�ي قل� الل�ه ل�ك� تؤ� ال�ك� ال�م م� م� قل� الل�ه ت�نـز�ع آء و� ل�ك� م�ن ت�ش� ت�نـز�ع ال�م آء و� ل�ك� م�ن ت�ش� ال�م

تع�ز~ م�ن اء و� ل�ك� م�م�ن ت�ش� تع�ز~ م�ن ال�م اء و� ل�ك� م�م�ن ت�ش� ال�ماء ب�ي�د�ك� تذ�ل~ م�ن ت�ش� اء و� اء ب�ي�د�ك� ت�ش� تذ�ل~ م�ن ت�ش� اء و� ت�ش�ء� ي� �ن�ك� ع�ل�ى� كل� ش� ي�ر إ ء� ال�خ� ي� �ن�ك� ع�ل�ى� كل� ش� ي�ر إ ال�خ�

د�ير� د�ير�ق� ق�

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How to train the soul not to crave How to train the soul not to crave for praises…for praises…

Say (O Muhammad SAW): "O Allah! Say (O Muhammad SAW): "O Allah! Possessor of the kingdom, You give the Possessor of the kingdom, You give the kingdom to whom You will, and You take the kingdom to whom You will, and You take the kingdom from whom You will, and You endue kingdom from whom You will, and You endue with honor whom You will, and You humiliate with honor whom You will, and You humiliate whom You will. In Your Hand is the good. whom You will. In Your Hand is the good. Verily, Verily, You are Able to do all thingsYou are Able to do all things. . (3/26)(3/26)

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How to train the soul not to crave How to train the soul not to crave for praises…for praises…

So it is important to be more concerned So it is important to be more concerned with the praises of Allah SWT and be more with the praises of Allah SWT and be more concerned with His defamation.concerned with His defamation.

We have to stop making people the goal of We have to stop making people the goal of achieving praises or being defamed by achieving praises or being defamed by people.people.

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How to train the soul not to crave for How to train the soul not to crave for

what people possesses:what people possesses: Firm knowledge that Allah SWT alone Firm knowledge that Allah SWT alone possesses The Treasures. What we see in possesses The Treasures. What we see in people’s hand is only very temporary.people’s hand is only very temporary.

Firm knowledge that no individual can Firm knowledge that no individual can furnish the slave with [those Treasures] furnish the slave with [those Treasures] save Allah SWT. save Allah SWT.

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How to train the soul not to crave for How to train the soul not to crave for what people possesses…what people possesses…

A servant can achieve this Treasure A servant can achieve this Treasure through sincere Ibaadaatthrough sincere Ibaadaat

This calls for patience with Allah SWT. This calls for patience with Allah SWT.

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ات� ال�ح� لوا الص� نوا و�ع�م� ات� إ�ن� ال�ذ�ين� آم� ال�ح� لوا الص� نوا و�ع�م� إ�ن� ال�ذ�ين� آم�ال9 د�و�س� نز ر� ن�ات ال�ف� م� ج� ال9ك�ان�ت� ل�ه د�و�س� نز ر� ن�ات ال�ف� م� ج� ك�ان�ت� ل�ه

و�ال9 ا ح� ا ال� ي�ب�غون� ع�ن�ه� يه� ال�د�ين� ف� و�ال9خ� ا ح� ا ال� ي�ب�غون� ع�ن�ه� يه� ال�د�ين� ف� خ�

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"Verily! Those who believe and do "Verily! Those who believe and do righteous deeds, shall have the Gardens righteous deeds, shall have the Gardens

of of Al-Firdaus Al-Firdaus (the Paradise) for their (the Paradise) for their entertainment. entertainment.

"Wherein they shall dwell (forever). No "Wherein they shall dwell (forever). No desire will they have to be removed there desire will they have to be removed there

from." from."

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Striving for IkhlaasStriving for Ikhlaas

why are we doing this actionwhy are we doing this action

is it done to please Allah SWT aloneis it done to please Allah SWT alone

what do I hope to achieve from this actionwhat do I hope to achieve from this action

do I do it to be seen by othersdo I do it to be seen by others

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Striving for Ikhlaas…Striving for Ikhlaas…

"The reward of deeds depends upon the "The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every person will get the intentions and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended. reward according to what he has intended. So whoever emigrated for worldly benefits So whoever emigrated for worldly benefits or for a woman to marry, his emigration or for a woman to marry, his emigration was for what he emigrated for."was for what he emigrated for."

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�ي� �ل �وح�ى إ �م� ي �ك �ل رh مgث �ش� �ا ب �ن �م�ا أ �ن �ي� ق�ل� إ �ل �وح�ى إ �م� ي �ك �ل رh مgث �ش� �ا ب �ن �م�ا أ �ن ق�ل� إ�ان� �هh و�اح�دh ف�م�ن ك �ل �م� إ �ه�ك �ل �م�ا إ ن

� �ان� أ �هh و�اح�دh ف�م�ن ك �ل �م� إ �ه�ك �ل �م�ا إ ن� أ

�ع�م�ل� �ي gه� ف�ل ب �ق�اء� ر� ج�و ل �ر� �ع�م�ل� ي �ي gه� ف�ل ب �ق�اء� ر� ج�و ل �ر� ع�م�ال9 ع�م�ال9 يا ال�ح9 اص� ال�ح9 �ح�دlاص� gه� أ ب �اد�ة� ر� �ع�ب ر�ك� ب �ش� �ح�دlا و�ال� ي gه� أ ب �اد�ة� ر� �ع�ب ر�ك� ب �ش� و�ال� ي

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Say (O Muhammad SAW): "I am only a Say (O Muhammad SAW): "I am only a man like you. It has been inspired to me man like you. It has been inspired to me that your that your Ilâh Ilâh (God) is One (God) is One Ilâh Ilâh (God (God i.e. Allâh). So whoever hopes for the i.e. Allâh). So whoever hopes for the Meeting with his Lord, let him work Meeting with his Lord, let him work righteousness and associate none as a righteousness and associate none as a partner in the worship of his Lord." partner in the worship of his Lord." (18/110)(18/110)

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�ع�ق�وب� �س�ح�ق� و�ي اه�يم� و�إ �ر� �ا إب �اد�ن ب �ر� ع� �ع�ق�وب� و�اذ�ك �س�ح�ق� و�ي اه�يم� و�إ �ر� �ا إب �اد�ن ب �ر� ع� و�اذ�ك

�ص�ار� �ب �د�ي و�األ� �ي و�ل�ي األ�� ص�ار�أ �ب �د�ي و�األ� �ي و�ل�ي األ�� أ

�ا �ن �ا إ �ن ة�إ ال�ص� ن�اهم ب�خ� ل�ص� ة�أ�خ� ال�ص� ن�اهم ب�خ� ل�ص� ى الد�ار�أ�خ� �ر� ى الد�ار� ذ�ك �ر� ذ�ك

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And remember Our slaves, Abraham, Isaac, And remember Our slaves, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, (all) owners of strength (in and Jacob, (all) owners of strength (in worshipping Us) and (also) of religious worshipping Us) and (also) of religious understanding. understanding.

Verily, We did choose them for Verily, We did choose them for Ikhlaas by Ikhlaas by granting them the sincere granting them the sincere remembranceremembrance of the home [in the of the home [in the Hereafter]. Hereafter].

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عميق البحر فإن السفينة عميق أحكم البحر فإن السفينة أحكم

طويل السـفر فإن الزاد طويل واستكثر السـفر فإن الزاد واستكثر

كؤود العقبة فإن ظهرك خفف كؤود و العقبة فإن ظهرك خفف و

العمل و و العمل أخلص بصير أخلص الناقد بصير فأن الناقد فأن

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Make sturdy and strong your ship, for the Make sturdy and strong your ship, for the sea is deep.sea is deep.Increase in your provisions for the journey Increase in your provisions for the journey is long.is long.Relief your back of its load for the journey Relief your back of its load for the journey is wearisome and tiring.is wearisome and tiring.And be And be sincere in your actionssincere in your actions for the one for the one who will pay you is All Seeing.who will pay you is All Seeing.

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Alee (RA) said: Alee (RA) said:

““Do not be concerned with Do not be concerned with smallness of deed; rather be smallness of deed; rather be concerned with the concerned with the acceptance of that deed.”acceptance of that deed.”

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REMEMBERREMEMBER

A sincere person is the A sincere person is the one who hides his good one who hides his good deeds just like he hides his deeds just like he hides his evil deeds.evil deeds.

ikhlas and riya

Spiritual

action shukr ikhlaas

worship allh

consequences of deeds

ikhlaas sahl bin abdullah

blessings of allah

allah swt8

oneilhgod i

allh guides