In the Name of Allāh.

The Supremacy of Allāh over us is also evident in the fact that our deepest thoughts are known to Him. One may not know another person’s intention, but Allāh knows all our thoughts and plans – previous, present, and future (before we plan it).

He says (in Sūrah An-Naḥl [16] verse 19): “And Allah knows what you conceal and what you reveal.”

Hence, the best of us is he who is honest in his intention (which results in his action) towards Allāh and his fellow beings. Of course, an action shall be judged according to intention. Moreover, intention can’t be divorced from action. So, good action is always a result of good intentions whilst bad action is equally a result of bad intentions.

No doubt that honesty is integral to the strength of one’s faith. One must be convinced that what one is doing is the best and the most rational. Of course, you should remember that no action is performed except that it is recorded by the two sentinel Angels. [See Sūrah Qāf (50) verse 18]

Thus, always consider the Day when your action record book shall be brought forth for you to read (by yourself).

I beseech Allāh to make it easy for us to always have good intentions and actions. (Aameen)