Qist Maktab · Islamic Studies · Class 5
Ikhlas means doing a good act with a sincere intention for Allah rather than making it a performance to attract praise. Two people may carry out the same helpful task, while their reasons are different. We should train ourselves to ask: are we doing what is right even when nobody applauds us?
Sincerity does not mean we must hide every good deed; public teamwork can also have a sound intention. It means guarding our purpose and not humiliating anyone by advertising their need. Before, during and after an activity we can renew our intention and remember that Allah knows what is in our hearts.