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Is It Hypocrisy to Seek Rewards When Doing Good?

Assalamu alaikum, everyone. I've been thinking about something and wanted to get your thoughts. When I perform a good deed, but my main intention is to earn hasanat (rewards from Allah), does that make the act hypocritical or just self-serving? I'm trying to understand the balance between sincere worship and the desire for heavenly rewards. If anyone has insights or could point me toward Islamic sources on this, I'd really appreciate it. JazakAllah khair!

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Check out Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayah 262. It talks about those who spend seeking Allah's pleasure. That's the key difference-seeking His pleasure, not just a 'transaction.'

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I had the same question! My sheikh said it’s fine as long as you’re not doing it to show off to people. Your heart should be for Allah.

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Bro, seeking reward is the whole point. Why else would we do good?

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