Omar Suleiman What Are Your Real Intentions
Sep 23, 2023
This podcast explores topics such as reliance on Allah, raising children without worldly incentives, the significance of sincere faith, the importance of intention in spiritual progress, the dangers of reminding others of favors, the harmful act of backbiting and its consequences, and seeking protection and making prayers for those in need.
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True Faith Means Detaching from Worldly Incentives
- The Prophet taught new Muslims to detach from worldly incentives and rely solely on Allah for true security.
- Faith rooted in monotheism (Tawhid) is the ultimate source of salvation and independence.
Embrace Good Peer Pressure in Faith
- Allow good peer pressure to gradually lead you towards sincere faith without expecting worldly gains.
- Avoid using religious gatherings for personal gain or crafting a profile; such motivations indicate hypocrisy.
Intention Determines Reward in Actions
- Actions are judged by intentions, and rewards correspond to what drives those intentions.
- Making migration (Hijrah) for worldly reasons reduces spiritual reward though the person remains Muslim.