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Does correcting the intention after performing a righteous deed with an impure intention restore the reward for that deed, or has the reward ceased with the completion of the deed?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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Actions performed with corrupt intentions (like showing off) receive no reward, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Indeed, actions are by intentions, and for every person is what he intended." A valid action requires a sincere intention solely for the sake of Allah. The time for the intention is at the beginning of the action. If an action lacks a sound intention until its end, there is no reward for it. The regret and repentance of its doer do not accrue the reward for the action that had a corrupt intention, but he will be rewarded for his regret and repentance.

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