What does Niyyah mean?
In Islamic teaching, actions are judged first by their niyyah: the same act, like giving charity, can be worship or showing off depending on the intention behind it.
Alternative Spellings
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Character & Virtue
Niyyah
نِيَّة · /nɪjːah
Niyyah is the intention behind an action, the inward decision that determines its purpose and its standing as worship.