Intentionss
What is Niyyah
An Intention - the reason why you do something.
Which book contains Allah's word?
Quran
Who taught us that our actions are based on our intentions?
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Who does Islam tell us to treat with kindness and respect?
Our parents.
Your mom asks you to clean your room. What should you think about before doing it?
Your intention.
If you do something good only so people will praise you, what should you check?
Intention
Surah Al- Isra
Complete the hadith: “Actions are only by ______.”
Intentions.
Name one way you can show respect to your parents.
Speak kindly, listen to them, help them, or obey them in what is right
Your dad asks you to carry groceries. Nobody is watching. Why should you help?
To help my dad and to please Allah.
What is the best reason to do a good deed?
To please Allah
What does Allah say in the duaa?
“My Lord, have mercy upon them as they raised me when I was small.”
In the hadith about the three people, what did the scholar want people to call him?
Knowledgeable.
Who did the Prophet ﷺ mention three times when asked who deserved the best companionship?
Our mother.
Your mom says “no” to something you really want. What is a respectful way to respond?
Explain your feelings calmly without yelling or being disrespectful.
What is the difference between doing something for people's praise and doing it for Allah?
Doing it for people's praise seeks attention, while doing it for Allah seeks His pleasure.
In Surah Al-Isra, what does Allah tell us not to say to our parents?
"Uff"
What did the generous person in the hadith want people to say about him?
That he was generous.
Name one thing your parents did for you when you were a baby.
They fed, carried, clothed, cleaned, comforted, or cared for me.
You clean the house, but nobody notices. Does Allah know?
Yes. Allah knows everything we do and knows our intentions.
What are the three people mentioned in the hadith I talked about?
Scholar, Martyr and a Rich guy
Complete this verse: “And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him, and ______ your parents.”
Honor
What is the main lesson from the three people in the hadith?
Even good actions are not rewarded if they are done for people's praise instead of sincerely for Allah.
Why does Islam place such a high importance on being good to our parents?
Because Allah commands us to honor them and because of the sacrifices they make for us.
You are very angry with your dad. What should you do before responding?
Pause, calm down, check your intention, and speak respectfully.