Intention

October 19, 2025 1 min

Is My Charity Valid If I Donate Simply Because I Feel I Should?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If someone donates to the poor simply because they feel they should, without consciously intending to seek Allah’s pleasure, is their charity still valid and rewardable in Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate When it comes to intention, one must dig deep and […]
September 4, 2025 1 min

Can I Make Up Missed Prayers of the Same Type with a General Intention? – ...

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Can I Make Up Missed Prayers of the Same Type with a General Intention? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the ruling on making up missed prayers of the same type with a general intention. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder […]
June 29, 2025 1 min

Should I Repent If Only My Intention Was Sinful?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If I did something thinking it was sinful but it wasn’t, should I repent for the act itself or for the intention of sinning? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If one believed an action to be sinful and then intentionally did said action, […]
May 27, 2025 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Hide Acts of Worship to Avoid Showing Off, Even If It Means...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to hide acts of worship like fasting or giving zakat to avoid showing off, even if it means not telling family or denying it when asked? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Allah (Most High) says: “To give charity publicly is good, […]
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