Intention (Niyah)

Intention is a mental state that represents a commitment to carrying out an action or actions in the future. Intention involves mental activities such as planning and forethought.

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Intention (Niyah) . Prostration (sujud) . Basmalah

Do I need to do Sajda al-Sahw if in the third Rakah I unintentionally said Bismillah when my intention was to do Tasbihat al-Arba'a?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 5 years ago

It is not obligatory to perform Sajda al-Sahw for unintentionally saying Bismillah in stead of Tasbeehaat Al-Arba'.

Wassalam.

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Intention (Niyah) . Sawm (Fasting) . Sayyid Ali Hussaini Sistani

What is the ruling of Ayatollah Sistani about placing a pleasant or cold substance in the mouth, while a person is fasting, provided that the substance was placed with the intention to feel better and get some relief?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 5 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

It is permissible to place something solid in one's mouth while fasting, for the purpose of cooling down, or naturally creating saliva, as long as it is not swallowed, or taken out and placed back in mouth again.

An example for this is putting a coin in your mouth.

And Allah knows best.

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Intention (Niyah) . Soul

If someone writes motivational and inspirational blog posts and has good intention and claims to heal broken souls and provide comfort to others, is it permissible in Islam to write and make such claims?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 5 years ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. There is no problem in writing the inspirational posts and these claims as long as they are true and the person is qualified to do

so. Good intention should also be coupled with knowledge and wisdom.

May you always be successful

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Intention (Niyah) . Sin . Mother

I asked my mom for permission to study and live abroad for the next 5 years but she refused. As my intention here is good, to get a better scholarship and a better life, is it a sin then to keep pursuing my dream against my mother's wish?

You must avoid hurting the feelings of your mother. She does not want for you but the best,so, you should consider her wish even if it seems to you now against your wish, but be sure that success can never achieved through hurting the feelings of your parents.

Listen to your mother and keep her respect, and be sure that Allah (SWT) will look after you and grant you success from unexpected sources, and protect you from unseen dangers.

Wassalam.

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Sin . Social Media . Intention (Niyah)

If anyone is using social media and a Haram item came up for a moment before they closed it or scrolled past it, does that single unintentional look constitute a sin?

Intentional looking at the sinful items is not permissible. If he looked at it with out intention to look at the bad, it won't be sinful. It always important to be away from sinful acts and be very precautious.

Wassalam.

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Intention (Niyah) . Meaning

When scholars say that the intention of doing a particular act should be Qurbatan Ilallah what does that actually mean?

Seyed Ali Shobayri, Seyed Ali Shobayri is of mixed Iranian and Scottish descent who found the path of the Ahlul Bayt (a) by his own research. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University through the... Answered 5 years ago

Bismaillah,

Asslamu Alaykom,

Qasd Al-Qurbah means that the act must be done with the intention of seeking closeness to Allah swt. For example, salah, hajj, sawm, wudu and ghusl etc. All these acts are not valid without the specific intention of doing them for the sake of Allah.

There are some other actions where you wouldn’t need this intention. For example, making something tahir (purified). It wouldn’t be necessary if someone was removing an impure substance to utter this intention.

May Allah grant you success

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Ramadan . Sawm (Fasting) . Intention (Niyah)

What is the easiest and best Niyyat for fasting in the month of Ramadhan?

Niyyat is nothing more than the intention in your mind or heart to fast for the sake of Allah (SWT). Just having this intention to fast the whole of the month of Ramadan is enough for the whole month.

Wassalam.

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Mortgage . Loan . Intention (Niyah)

Is it permissible to buy a house on mortgage from a non Muslim bank in the UK? And what does the concept of taking mortgage loan with the intention of securing the money actually mean?

Yes, it is permissible to buy a house on mortgage from a non Muslim bank.

This is according to the most learned scholars who are known as Maraaji' of Taqleed.

Wassalam.

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Intention (Niyah)

Is it allowed to say 'Ya Ali'? If so, what should be the intention for it to be allowed?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 6 years ago

According to Ayatollah Seestani, it is acceptable.

Insofar as it is not an act of worship which requires intention (such as salat), it is not necessary to make any intention at all before saying it.

I don't think there is a benefit to interrogating other people's intentions, since people vary widely in understanding, learning, and their capability to self-reflect on what their intentions actually are, and people often do things without a specifically formulated intention out of custom/habit or as a reflex at a time of danger.

However, in terms intention, one cannot go wrong with sincerity, trying to adhere to what one knows to be true, or respect for the Prophet (S).

That is to say, to say things according to one's own understanding of what it should mean in accordance with what one knows of Allah, theology, etc. Of course, it isn't necessary to say it at all if one chooses not to.

(If you would like a more common answer regarding shirk, tawassul, etc, you can see here: https://www.al-islam.org/organizations/AalimNetwork/msg00322.html)

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Intention (Niyah) . God (Allah)

If someone does a good deed to a stranger with the intention of being rewarded by Allah (swt) rather than a genuine concern for the welfare of the one helped, would that be considered a praiseworthy or a selfish act?

Every good deed for the sake of Allah (SWT) is very good and praiseworthy and a cause of reward in this life and hereafter.

Wassalam.

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Father . Intention (Niyah) . Theft

I took some money from my father's cupboard without him realizing it and used the money to buy a mobile. My intention is to return the money to the cupboard as soon as I am able to. Is this considered theft and is that mobile allowed for me to use?

Yes, it is considered theft because you have taken money which does not belong to you with out permission of the owner. Using this money and any item bought by this money is unlawful. You must return the money immediately to the same place you have taken it from.

Wassalam.

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Intention (Niyah) . Mosque . Waswasa

Why does it happen that when I make an intention to go to the mosque I get a lot of distracting thoughts that lead me to eventually abandon my intention?

Nour Tessie Jørgensen, Nour Tessie Jørgensen has an MA in Islamic studies from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark and a degree in Philosophy of Ethics at Al Mustafa International University in Qum, Iran. She works as... Answered 6 years ago

In the name of God,

may His light shine on your path of finding truth and good.

When we intend to do something of good nature, something that will connect the soul to its true purpose of nearness to the Divine, the lowly parts of the Self and its influence by the whispers of evil fight to keep one away from what is good.
What you experience may be a result of that. That when we want to do good, we are influenced to keep away from what draws us towards His door.

Sometimes we are kept away from going somewhere or doing something which in its essence is good but done at the wrong time and during wrong conditions may push you away even further.
We are tested individually and customized to specific times of our lives. One must always check with oneself and find the reason to why one wants to do something. We may experience that we desire to pray, to study, to read, to give (and so on) and then we are redirected from those actions. Later in life we may come to the conclusion that if we had done that at the specific time, we would have done it with riya' (the intention of showing off or gaining worldly positions).

Imam Ali (peace be upon him) said

Perfecting an action is more difficult than performing the action itself, and purifying an intention from corruption is tougher for the striving ones than engaging in lengthy jihad. (Bihar al-Anwar, volume 77 page 288 no 1)

You must reflect and contemplate and you will find what is behind this redirection. When you know, and you will know by looking deep within. Look past where it hurts, where the reality of what we hide from ourselves lies. There you will find your reason and then you can change it.

If it is caused by the whispers of evil - find the strength to fight it and view yourself as victorious.

If it is caused by the harm of riya' - praise God that He kept you away from it, then fight it and humble yourself by going somewhere no one knows you.

If it is caused by poor planning - find the motivation to plan your day and keep to your schedule.

If it is caused by something else - find what is within the depths of your strength that God the All-Mighty has blessed you with.

That you seek answers, that you search and ask for help is a beautiful trait and a blessing from God. I am sure you will find the reason and the remedy even more efficient than the ones you ask, and ask God to assist you He will open doors of self-recognition for you.