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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?

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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?
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 6 years ago

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.