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Hadith 20:
M/J 2020 (21)
• the Prophet’s lifetime, and
Stages of compilation of Hadith
2(a) Write an account of the collection of Hadiths during:
Actions:
● Purity of heart and good intentions should be the basis of every action that Muslim
undertakes. A Muslim’s actions must be based on seeking Allah’s pleasure, therefore,
when charity is given it is not the amount that is all important but the gesture and
intention behind it.
● Yet another example that can be given here could be the appointment of Hazrat Bilal
as the first muezzin of Islam. He was given this high status because of his strong faith
and love of religion, and not on any other account.
● In today’s world too, a Muslim’s actions must be based on sincerity and the believer
must not engage in false praise or flattery of those in government or other influential
people for the sake of gaining privileges or concessions.
Main Teachings:
● In this Hadith the Muslims are told that Allah does not look at the worldly status of
His servants, if they are powerful or weak, nor at their looks or lineage and neither
does He consider their wealth and position.
● The only connection between Allah and His servant is through righteousness; A true
believer will therefore, never be proud of his wealth, beauty, children etc.
● An important understanding to be taken from the second part of the Hadith ‘but he
looks at your hearts and deeds’ is that firstly, if one happens to be righteous and has
taqwa then this too is a blessing from Allah for which one need to be thankful to Him.
● Secondly, all acts without sincerity are meaningless. Hence, it must be remembered
that Allah will reward deeds based on what is in the heart, and, on the Day of
Judgment, the hidden intentions will be judged along with the outward deeds. The
Prophet said, “Every action is based on the intention (behind it) and
everyone shall have what he intended.