Is a person's intention, through their good deeds in this world, such as seeking forgiveness with the intention of gaining provision or giving charity with the intention of healing, considered shirk (polytheism)? And does seeking ample provision make a person a slave to the dinar? And is saying, "This is my money, inherited from my ancestors," or "Japan developed due to dedication to work," considered shirk?

If a person intends only worldly gain by his good deed, his deed is not accepted. However, if he intends both the good of this world and the Hereafter, there is no harm, as in Jihad for the pleasure of Allah and to obtain spoils, or fasting for worship and health. These worldly aims do not invalidate the worship as long as the intention for worship is present, but they may reduce the reward.

Seeking ample provision is permissible and is even commendable if it is for spending in the way of Allah, whereas seeking زيادة (increase) out of greed and worldly desire is blameworthy.

A man's statement, "This is my wealth inherited from my ancestors," is not Shirk (polytheism) if he acknowledges the lawful and divine cause, but it is blameworthy if it stems from arrogance and pride.

As for the statement, "Japan developed due to dedication to work," it is not Shirk if one believes that it was by the will of Allah, and it proves the merit of perseverance. However, one who believes that the development occurred without Allah's decree is a disbeliever. Muslims generally intend the first, correct meaning.