{"_id":"684b36e37fb9ac4628576079","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it valid to think that Allah will admit us into Jannah for having a good heart, even if you don't do the obligatory acts of worship?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it valid to have the opinion that you don't need to bother with praying, fasting, or other obligatory acts as long as you have a \\\"good heart\\\" and perform other good deeds? We know that Allah is merciful and can admit sinners into Jannah, like with the story of the prostitute and the dog.\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"No, it is not a valid opinion to believe that one can disregard prayer, fasting, and other obligations simply because they have a “good heart” or do good deeds.\\n\\nDeliberately abandoning Allah's commands is a major sin. These are not optional acts, they are obligations prescribed by the Creator. Turning away from them knowingly and willfully is a serious offense, regardless of how a person feels internally.\\n\\nA truly good heart submits to Allah both inwardly and outwardly. The Prophet ﷺ said: \"},{\"attributes\":{\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"“Truly in the body is a morsel of flesh which, if it is sound, the whole body is sound. If it is corrupt, the whole body is corrupt. Truly, it is the heart.” \"},{\"insert\":\"This means that the heart’s soundness is reflected in outward actions. It is not possible for a person to claim a good heart while they knowingly and persistently reject what Allah has commanded.\\n\\nIf a good heart alone were enough, then why did the Prophets worship so diligently? The best of creation (Prophets and their followers) endured hardship to fulfill the commands of Allah. Were their acts of devotion unnecessary? Of course not. Their example teaches us that true righteousness lies in humble obedience, not self-defined goodness.\\n\\nAllah says in the Qur’an:\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"\\\"Obey Allah and the Messenger, that you may receive mercy.\\\" \"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://quran.com/3/132\",\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"(3:132)\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"bullet\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"\\\"It is not righteousness that you turn your faces toward the east or the west, but righteousness is in one who believes in Allah... and gives wealth... and establishes prayer and gives zakah.\\\" \"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://quran.com/2/177\",\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"(2:177)\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"bullet\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"He (the Satan) said, “Surely I will take an appointed share from Your slaves, and I will lead them astray, and I will tempt them with false hopes, and I will command them, whereby they shall slit the ears of cattle, and I will command them, whereby they shall alter the creation of Allah.” Whoever takes the Satan for friend, instead of Allah, incurs an obvious loss. He (the Satan) makes promises to them, and he tempts them with hopes. The Satan does not make a promise to them but to deceive. As for such people, their refuge is Jahannam, and they shall find no escape from it. Those who believe and do good deeds, We shall admit them to the gardens beneath which rivers flow. They shall live there forever, it being a real promise from Allah; and who is more truthful than Allah in his word? It is neither your fancies nor the fancies of the People of the Book which matter. Whoever does evil shall reap its consequence and will find none to be his protector and helper against Allah. Whoever does good and believes -whether he is male or female - such shall enter the Garden, and they shall not be wronged in the slightest. \"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://quran.com/4/119-124\",\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"(4:119-124)\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"bullet\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"insert\":\"\\nThe story of the prostitute who gave water to a dog teaches us about Allah's mercy, not license to neglect His commands. Allah forgave her for an act of sincere compassion. But she was not someone who had learned of Allah's commands and then proudly ignored them, believing herself to be “good enough.” Rather, it was a moment of sincerity, and Allah's mercy embraced her. This does not apply to someone who justifies abandoning obligations altogether. \\n\\nThis story also teaches us that no matter how sinful a person may be, they are never beyond the reach of Allah's forgiveness. Every sinner has a future. There is always hope, as long as one turns to Allah with sincerity.\\n\\nThis line of thinking is a devilish deception. It tricks us into believing that obedience doesn’t matter, that sincerity can exist without submission. But the truth is that sincere hearts lead to righteous actions. Do not fall for this lie. Allah is merciful, but He is also just, and He is obeyed.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668da0320b76658b4c2330a7","tag":"Worship: Tazkiyyah","count":87},{"_id":"668d9fe50b76658b4c232859","tag":"Aqeedah: Allah ﷻ‎","count":66},{"_id":"668d9fff0b76658b4c232b60","tag":"Worship: Other","count":54}],"createdOn":"2025-06-12T20:21:55.390Z"}