Everyday intentions
Niyyah for study: a good intention
I study to understand, to grow closer to Allah, and to be useful to others.
A good niyyah for study
A path to Paradise. Whoever sets out on a path seeking knowledge, Allah makes easy for him a path to Paradise (Sahih Muslim 2699).
Schoolwork counts, with the right intention. Learning a trade or a subject to serve people and support your family is counted by what you intend (Sahih al-Bukhari 1).
You can give sadaqah openly, with every payment shown.
Habits that go with it
Small sunnahs around the act.
- Begin a revision session with Bismillah and a sincere intention (Sahih al-Bukhari 1).
- Teach what you learn: the best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it (Sahih al-Bukhari 5027).
A card for the niyyah for study
“I study to understand, to grow closer to Allah, and to be useful to others.”
