“I heard the Messenger of Allah
(ﷺ) say: ‘Actions are but by the intention and every man will
have
but that which he intended. So he whose emigration was for Allah
and
His Messenger, his emigration was for Allah and His Messenger.
But he
whose emigration was for some worldly benefit or to take some
woman in
marriage, his emigration was for that which he migrated.”
Narrated by ‘Alqamah
bin Waqqas (said) that he heard ‘Umar bin Khattab, when he
was
addressing the people, saying:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the significance of intentions behind actions. He explains that the value of any deed is determined by the intention behind it, using the example of emigration. This teaching underscores the importance of sincerity in one's actions, whether they are religious or worldly.
Modern Application
In our daily lives, this principle encourages us to reflect on our motivations before taking action. Whether in work, relationships, or community service, ensuring that our intentions align with our values can lead to more meaningful and fulfilling outcomes.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Intentions and Reward of Deeds because it directly addresses how the intention behind actions determines their value and reward.
And whoever emigrates for the cause of Allah will find on the earth many [alternative] locations and abundance. And whoever leaves his home as an emigrant to Allah and His Messenger and then death overtakes him - his reward has already become incumbent upon Allah. And Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful.
But if you should desire Allah and His Messenger and the home of the Hereafter - then indeed, Allah has prepared for the doers of good among you a great reward."
For the poor emigrants who were expelled from their homes and their properties, seeking bounty from Allah and [His] approval and supporting Allah and His Messenger, [there is also a share]. Those are the truthful.
But those who have believed and emigrated and fought in the cause of Allah and those who gave shelter and aided - it is they who are the believers, truly. For them is forgiveness and noble provision.
The ones who have believed, emigrated and striven in the cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives are greater in rank in the sight of Allah. And it is those who are the attainers [of success].
This hadith is #3965 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Zuhd. It is graded Hasan and narrated by ‘Alqamah
bin Waqqas (said) that he heard ‘Umar bin Khattab, when he
was
addressing the people, saying:.
