In this video, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri discussed in detail the topic of "The Value of Intention (Niyyah)". In this video, Shaykh-ul-Islam explains that if intention does not include the pleasure of Allah, then acts of worship become mere habits. However, if the intention is correct, even lawful and worldly actions can become acts of worship and a means of drawing closer to Allah. He emphasizes that some acts of worship, such as prayer, if abandoned, can be tantamount to disbelief, and this clarifies the difference between faith and disbelief.
Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri describes intention as the foundation and soul of a person’s actions and stresses its importance in being correct. He explains that reforming the intention leads to spiritual growth and guides a person toward the pleasure of Allah. Furthermore, he points out that intention is an act that does not require physical effort or time, yet it is higher than actions because Allah does not look at the external actions or body, but rather at the heart and intention.
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