Is not the definition of intention found in the book "Mukhtasar Minhaj al-Qasidin," which states that it is "the heart's emanation and flows like divine openings from Allah Almighty," and that "its difficulty is commensurate with what those afflicted by misgivings (waswasah) feel," contradictory to what Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen said, that intention is easy? And if intention is as easy as Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen mentioned, then why do scholars emphasize its importance so much in lessons and sermons?

The intention discussed by jurists differs from the intention addressed by the people of spiritual conduct. The first pertains to specifying the act to distinguish it from others, such as distinguishing the Dhuhr prayer, and it is a condition for acts of worship. As for the second, it is the purpose behind the action, meaning sincerity to Allah, and it is more important because it is the essence of Islam. What Al-Ghazali mentioned about intention points to the importance of sincerity and being mindful of Allah's greatness in every action. However, one must beware of obsessive doubts (waswasah) that might lead a person to abandon acts of obedience for fear of showing off. Therefore, a servant must strive to achieve sincerity and perform acts of obedience, and abandon obsessive doubts, because the religion is ease, and Allah has only burdened us with what we can bear.