Intention &
Heart
Heart
Hadith 1: “Actions are only by intentions.”
If two girls do the same good deed, what makes one get more reward than the other?
Because of their intentions
Hadith 4 says repentance is accepted until the soul reaches the throat.
Why should we never delay asking Allah for forgiveness?
Because death can come suddenly.
Hadith 8: “The strong person is the one who controls himself when angry.”
Why is anger harder to defeat than a person?
Because anger comes from inside you.
Hadith 11: “Treat people with good character.”
How can good manners become worship?
Because you’re doing it for Allah.
Hadith 13: “Part of being a good Muslim is leaving what doesn’t concern you.”
How does staying out of drama help your iman?
It protects your heart from wasting time or sin.
Hadith 2: “Allah looks at your hearts and deeds, not your appearance or wealth.”
Why does a clean heart matter more than looking religious?
Because Allah judges your heart and actions.
Hadith 6: “Real patience is at the first moment.”
Why is staying calm RIGHT AWAY the hardest type of patience?
Because the first reaction shows your true faith.
In Hadith 9, the Prophet ﷺ repeats “Do not become angry.”
Why does the Prophet ﷺ repeat this advice?
Because anger causes many problems and sins.
Hadith 11: “Follow a bad deed with a good one.”
Why should you do a good deed right after doing something wrong?
It erases the bad deed and fixes the heart.
Hadith 14: “Two blessings many people waste: health and free time.”
Why do people waste these blessings?
Because they don’t realize their value until they lose them.
Hadith 3: The Prophet ﷺ repented 100 times daily.
What does this show about how often WE should repent?
We should repent regularly and often. even if its major or minor always repent back to Allah swt.
Hadith 7: “Everything that happens to a believer is good.”
How is even something bad good for a believer?
Because they are patient and get rewarded.
Hadith 10: “Truth brings peace; lying brings doubt.”
How does telling the truth protect your heart?
It keeps your mind calm and clean.
Hadith 12: “Best charity is when you are healthy and fear poverty.”
Why is giving during times of struggle more rewarding?
Because it takes stronger faith and sacrifice.
Hadith 15: “If a person gets sick or travels, Allah still writes their old good deeds.”
What does this teach about the importance of routine good deeds?
If you do them regularly, you get rewarded even when you can’t.
Hadith 1 + Hadith 2 together form a principle: “Actions are judged by intention and sincerity.”
Explain how this principle affects secret deeds vs. public deeds.
Secret deeds are often more sincere, while public deeds risk showing off; intention determines reward.
Hadith 7: “If good happens, she is grateful; if hardship happens, she is patient.”
Which is harder gratitude in good times or patience in bad times? Why?
Often gratitude, because blessings can distract someone.
Hadith 10: “Leave what makes you doubtful.”
Why should we avoid things that feel questionable?
Because doubtful things can lead to stress, mistakes, or sin.
Hadith 12: “Don’t wait until you’re dying to give charity.”
Why is giving charity too late worth less reward?
Because you’re not giving from true choice anymore.
Hadith 13 + 14
How does avoiding distractions help you use your time wisely for Allah?
It lets you focus on worship, learning, and personal growth.
Using Hadith 1, explain how a small deed can outweigh a large one on the Day of Judgment.
Because a small deed with pure intention can be heavier than a large deed done with weak or corrupt intention.
Hadith 4 + 6 + 7 combined
What do these Hadith's teach us about how a believer should react when something bad happens?
Repent quickly, stay patient immediately, and trust that Allah brings good from it.
Hadith 8, 9, and 10 all deal with inner control.
What do these hadiths together teach about self-control?
Controlling your anger, being honest, and avoiding doubtful things make your heart stronger and purer.
Hadith 11 and 12 both teach about correcting the soul.
How do good manners and giving charity show that someone is spiritually mature?
They show the person thinks about others and controls their desires.
Hadith 14 and 15 together form a powerful principle of time management and worship.
Explain how using one's health and free time wisely can lead to reward even after becoming incapable.
If you use your health and free time to do good deeds, Allah will keep rewarding you even when you become sick or too weak to do them, because He knows your intentions.