What is the origin of Niyyah?

Niyyah (النية) derives from the Arabic root N-W-Y (ن-و-ي), meaning "to intend," "to resolve," or "to direct oneself toward." The same root produces nawā (to journey toward, also: a fruit pit at the center of a date), and nawāt (intention). The word implies an internal pivot or core — what is at the center of one's purpose. As an Islamic technical term, Niyyah is the inner resolve in the heart that animates and validates every act of worship. Without it, the most elaborate outward act is mere motion; with it, even simple acts become worship. The famous hadith encapsulating Islamic ethics declares: "Actions are but by intentions."

Niyyah

النية

The sincere intention in the heart that precedes any act of worship; the Prophet ﷺ said "actions are by intentions."

Referensi

Al-Quran:: 98:5
Hadis:: Bukhari 1, Muslim 1907 (Actions are by intentions); Bukhari 6491 (Reward for intending good); Muslim 2564 (Allah looks at hearts and deeds); Tabarani (Intention better than action); Ahmad 23630 (Minor shirk is showing off); Quran 98:5 (Worship Allah sincerely)

Dalam bahasa lain

🇬🇧 English: Niyyah
🇹🇷 Türkçe: Niyet
🇫🇷 Français: Niya (Intention)
🇸🇦 العربية: النية

Jelajahi kategori

Lihat semua kategori →

Mencari jadwal sholat?

Dapatkan jadwal sholat harian yang akurat untuk kota Anda.

Jadwal Sholat →