Ikhlas
"Ikhlas is the sincere performance of every action for the sake of Allah's pleasure."
Spiritual & Deep Meaning
Ikhlas is one of the highest spiritual values in Sufism. It expresses that acts of worship and good deeds should only be performed for the sake of Allah's pleasure. Ikhlas is extremely important for achieving purity of heart and soul. In Islam, only actions performed for Allah are accepted, while those done with other intentions are not. Ikhlas is an important station in a person's spiritual development journey. This quality also yields positive results in terms of individual inner peace and social relationships.
Example / Wisdom Quote
"Our Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Actions are judged by intentions. A good intention is like a burning fire.'"
Spiritual Dictionary
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