Intention

vital advice about conditioning the heart to become sincere

list of points with explanations on how to cure the disease of riyaa

Actions are only by intention, and every man shall only have what he intended.

Explaining the meaning of intention, and discussing matters pertaining to it.

The primary cause of riyâ' is a weakness in Îmân. When a person does not have strong faith in Allâh, he will prefer the admiration of people over the pleasure of Allâh. This weakness in îmân causes a person to ignore the blessings and rewards of the Hereafter, and increases a person's desire for fame and prestige in this world.

Certain actions do not directy fall under riyâ' but are the preliminary steps leading to it. They are like signs. warning of the impending arrival of riyâ'. If a person finds himself involved in any of these actions, he should honestly question his motives in doing them in order to avoid actually falling into riyâ'.

Friday Sermon from the Prophet's Mosque in Madina, on 21st Dhul-Qa‘dah 1421AH:...‘Alee t said: “Do not be concerned with smallness of deed; rather be concerned with the acceptance of that deed.”

Translated excerpts from the beautiful work by Imaam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbalee (RH) entitled 'Jaami Al-Uloom wal Hikm' in which he has a detailed commentary on 50 ahaadeeth of the Messenger, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam. (Basically an-Nawawee’s 42 ahaadeeth with 8 added on)