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Why Most Deeds Are Rejected (The Reality of Ikhlas) - Ousama Alshurafa

This lecture addresses one of the most critical and most misunderstood realities of Islam: Iman (faith) and Ikhlas (sincerity) are the foundation of salvation. Without them, deeds — no matter how many — may be rejected. The speaker explains that true sincerity is extremely difficult because it leaves no room for ego, emotion, or personal benefit. Ikhlas means that actions are done purely for Allah, not for recognition, validation, spiritual feelings, or even one’s own sense of righteousness. 🕋 Iman and Ikhlas Are Inseparable You cannot force sincerity directly. Ikhlas is not something you “try” to do — it emerges naturally from strong Iman and correct Tawhid. The more deeply a person believes that Allah alone controls benefit, harm, praise, blame, ease, and hardship, the more sincere their actions become. This is why Surah Al-Ikhlas, despite never mentioning the word “sincerity,” is named after it. Pure understanding of Allah’s Oneness produces pure intention. ⚠️ Why Sincerity Weakens Weak Ikhlas comes from: weak Iman forgetfulness of Allah (ghaflah) attachment to emotions acting for people rather than Allah Many people believe they are sincere when they are not. Studying the lives and teachings of the righteous humbles the ego and exposes hidden forms of subtle shirk — motivations tied to reputation, validation, or spiritual pleasure. 🌪️ Why Allah Tests You Allah tests believers through: fear and safety hunger and ease loss and provision happiness and sadness These emotional states are created by Allah and are part of the test. True spiritual maturity is not worshiping Allah only when one feels motivated or “spiritual,” but remaining steadfast regardless of emotional condition. Allah alternates states of ease and difficulty to detach the servant from emotions, so worship is directed to Allah alone — not to how worship makes a person feel. 🧠 The Highest Level of Ikhlas True sincerity is reached when: praise and blame feel the same comfort and hardship feel the same friend and enemy feel the same Because everything is seen as coming from Allah. ⏳ The Reality of the Hereafter On the Day of Judgment, deeds without sincerity — no matter how impressive — may be rejected. Quantity will not matter without Ikhlas. 🌿 The Path Forward Strengthen Iman through Tawhid Accept Allah’s tests with patience and contentment Detach from ego and emotional dependency Maintain consistent dhikr Regularly study teachings on Ikhlas and Tawhid ⭐ Core Message True success is not feeling happy, inspired, or spiritual. True success is being pleased with Allah in every state — and worshiping Him alone. #Ikhlas #Iman #Tawhid #Sincerity #IslamicReminder #Faith #Tazkiyah #Hereafter #Akhirah #Dhikr #Quran #SurahIkhlas #SpiritualPurification #IslamicLecture #HiddenShirk #DeenOverDunya #IslamicWisdom