As Muslims, it is essential to be familiar with verses from the Quran and hadiths about intention, which forms the basis of our behavior and worship. After all, every action begins with an intention. Therefore, intention plays a crucial role in ensuring that all our actions earn rewards and the pleasure of Allah SWT. So, what do the Quran and hadiths say about intention? How should we understand the importance of intention? Let’s delve into this topic in this article by Dompet Dhuafa.
Verses from the Quran on Intention in Surah Al-Bayyinah
Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
وَمَآ اُمِرُوْٓا اِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُوا اللّٰهَ مُخْلِصِيْنَ لَهُ الدِّيْنَ ەۙ حُنَفَاۤءَ وَيُقِيْمُوا الصَّلٰوةَ وَيُؤْتُوا الزَّكٰوةَ وَذٰلِكَ دِيْنُ الْقَيِّمَةِۗ
“They were not commanded except to worship Allah, being sincere to Him in religion, inclining to truth, and to establish prayer and to give zakat. And that is the correct religion.” (QS. Al-Bayyinah [98]:5)
In this verse from Surah Al-Bayyinah, Allah SWT emphasizes the importance of sincerity in worship towards Allah SWT. As servants seeking forgiveness, protection, and mercy from Allah SWT, our worship should be grounded in a sincere intention to worship and seek Allah SWT’s pleasure. This sincerity in worship must be applied in our daily lives to ensure that all our acts of worship are accepted by Allah SWT.
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Hadiths on Intention
“Actions are judged by intentions, and every person will be rewarded according to their intention. Thus, whoever migrates for the sake of Allah and His Messenger, then his migration is for the sake of Allah and His Messenger; and whoever migrates for worldly gain or to marry a woman, then his migration is for what he migrated for.” (Reported by Bukhari and Muslim)
The hadith on intention above highlights the significant impact of intention on rewards and behavior. As servants of Allah, we must always intend our actions to be acts of worship towards Allah SWT. The statement of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in this hadith explains that a person’s intention in migration, whether it is for Allah SWT or focused on worldly matters, will determine the reward they receive.
Hadiths on Intention as a Reminder for Behavior
The hadith on intention, according to Bukhari and Muslim, serves as a reminder for us to always intend everything, especially for worship and submission to Allah SWT. The concept of intention is not taken lightly in Islam but is given significant importance. Therefore, as Muslims, we must always make an intention in our hearts before performing any activity, remembering that Allah SWT will reward our deeds based on our intentions. Indeed, Allah is All-Knowing and All-Seeing of all our actions based on our intentions.
Applying Hadiths on Intention in Daily Life
We should apply the hadiths on intention in our daily lives, for example, starting charity with intention. When giving charity, the focus should not be on the praise of others but on competing to earn rewards and help fellow Muslims. If our initial intention in giving charity is to be praised by people, the reward will differ from someone who genuinely intends to seek Allah SWT’s pleasure.
Thus, in applying this to our daily lives, we must pay attention to our behavior. To make it easier for you to give charity, you can donate online through Dompet Dhuafa. May your intention in giving charity be multiplied by Allah SWT. Click here to make an online charity donation.
