The story confirms what the Hadith says "Actions are judged according to intention".It is our intention that Allah looks at and not the physical actions as sometimes such actions are done for show therefore would fetch no reward.So must reiterate our intention in all our actions at the beginning of the aamal in the middle and at the end of the aamal so as to make sure we do it for the sake of
It may seem difficult to imagine, and I don't make out that it's always the easiest of things to do. However, with complete conviction, as I too have witnessed such a great blessing from Allah (SWT) after a calamity had befallen me, that if you truly trust in your Lord, with every atom's weight of your heart, Allah will provide for you in ways

Abdullah ibn al-‘As reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “Show mercy and you will be shown mercy. Forgive and Allah will forgive you. Woe to the vessels that catch words (i.e. the ears). Woe to those who persist and consciously continue in what they are doing.” [Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 380]

Al-Haafiz Ibn Rajab said: The things that a person may ask for from Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, are of two types: The first type is that which he knows is purely good, such as asking Him to instil fear of Allah in his heart and make him obedient and righteous, or asking Him for Paradise and seeking refuge with Him from Hell.
Imam Al Ghazali, in the article, quotes for us the ayah that defines what true love to Allah (SWT) is. Allah (SWT) tells the Prophet (S): Say, [O Muhammad], “If you truly love Allah, then follow me; Allah will love you and forgive you your sins; and Allah is Forgiving and Merciful” [Qur’an, 3:31]. Allah (SWT) in this ayah tells the I said, 'O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! Invoke Allah to make me one of them." So the Prophet (ﷺ) invoked Allah for her and went to sleep again. He did the same (i.e. got up and told his dream) and Um Haran repeated her question and he gave the same reply. She said, "Invoke Allah to make me one of them." He said, "You are among the first batch." ioho6J. 202 21 179 57 61 486 321 178 339

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