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Akhlāq

أخلاق

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Ikhlāṣ

Definition

Sincerity — doing an act purely for Allah's sake, free of all other motivations.

Example

Ikhlāṣ is the engine of acceptance: an act small in size but pure in intent can outweigh mountains of outward deeds.

See also

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Riyāʾ

Showing off in worship — performing deeds so people see you, the 'hidden shirk'.

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Taqwā

God-consciousness — placing a guard between yourself and what displeases Allah.

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