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**sestomosi** · 11-26-2011, 01:20 PM

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah,

"Actions are only according to intentions, and to each only what he intended. Whoever emigrates towards God and His Messenger, his emigration is towards God and His Messenger; whoever emigrates for the attainment of a worldly goal or in order to marry a woman, then his emigration is only towards what he emigrated to." [Bukhari and Muslim]

I am due to give 15 of my friends a treat at a well known restaurant in Dhaka. This happens every time I come to Bangladesh on holiday. However, this year, I am stepping it up a bit as I got a nice salary rise at work Alhamdulillah. Nonetheless, part of me is feeling quite guilty as it is quite an expensive place. With the correct intentions inshaAllah, it will be something that will not attract Allah's displeasure.

Could you help me form such intentions? Any relevant ahadith/athaar will be much appreciated. [NB: All friends are Muslim. The food's halaal

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**sestomosi** · 11-26-2011, 01:23 PM

NB: I am not feeling guilty due to miserliness (Only Allah knows the secrets of the hearts!) but because I am afraid it will fall into the definition of israaf (wastefulness) and extravagance.

**Kalobbis** · 11-26-2011, 01:38 PM

This should help

In another narration from ‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Umar (radi Allahu anhu) that a man asked the Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam): “What is the best thing in Islam?” He said, “Feeding others and giving the greeting of salaam to those whom you know and those whom you do not know.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

Ibn Rajab (may Allah have mercy upon him) said in al-Fath (1/43):

“The Hadith (mentioned above) makes the connection between feeding others and spreading salaam because this combines good actions in both word and deed, which is perfect good treatment (ihsaan). Indeed, this is the best thing that you can do in Islam after the obligatory duties.”

And Allah knows best!

**Heclailia** · 11-26-2011, 05:00 PM

my opinion.

invite a pious alim/mufti/daee. He will do the rest.

**sestomosi** · 11-26-2011, 08:45 PM

Br. Amr - Brilliant find mashaAllah! Jazak Allah Khair!
Br. Hiso - Sadly, there are no pious alims/muftis/daees in my Dhaka friend circle. InshaAllah, one day!

11-26-2011, 01:20 PM	#1
sestomosi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 475 Senior Member	An odd Request: Need help forming a proper intention Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah, "Actions are only according to intentions, and to each only what he intended. Whoever emigrates towards God and His Messenger, his emigration is towards God and His Messenger; whoever emigrates for the attainment of a worldly goal or in order to marry a woman, then his emigration is only towards what he emigrated to." [Bukhari and Muslim] I am due to give 15 of my friends a treat at a well known restaurant in Dhaka. This happens every time I come to Bangladesh on holiday. However, this year, I am stepping it up a bit as I got a nice salary rise at work Alhamdulillah. Nonetheless, part of me is feeling quite guilty as it is quite an expensive place. With the correct intentions inshaAllah, it will be something that will not attract Allah's displeasure. Could you help me form such intentions? Any relevant ahadith/athaar will be much appreciated. [NB: All friends are Muslim. The food's halaal ] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-26-2011, 01:23 PM	#2
sestomosi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 475 Senior Member	NB: I am not feeling guilty due to miserliness (Only Allah knows the secrets of the hearts!) but because I am afraid it will fall into the definition of israaf (wastefulness) and extravagance. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-26-2011, 01:38 PM	#3
Kalobbis Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 488 Senior Member	This should help In another narration from ‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Umar (radi Allahu anhu) that a man asked the Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam): “What is the best thing in Islam?” He said, “Feeding others and giving the greeting of salaam to those whom you know and those whom you do not know.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari and Muslim) Ibn Rajab (may Allah have mercy upon him) said in al-Fath (1/43): “The Hadith (mentioned above) makes the connection between feeding others and spreading salaam because this combines good actions in both word and deed, which is perfect good treatment (ihsaan). Indeed, this is the best thing that you can do in Islam after the obligatory duties.” And Allah knows best! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-26-2011, 05:00 PM	#4
Heclailia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 470 Senior Member	my opinion. invite a pious alim/mufti/daee. He will do the rest. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-26-2011, 08:45 PM	#5
sestomosi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 475 Senior Member	Br. Amr - Brilliant find mashaAllah! Jazak Allah Khair! Br. Hiso - Sadly, there are no pious alims/muftis/daees in my Dhaka friend circle. InshaAllah, one day! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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