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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Ahlul-Bayt; Ethical Role-Models Sincerity Sincerity stands for purifying one’s deeds from blemishes of ostentation in order to make them purely intended to God Who says: “Whoever desires to meet his Lord should strive righteously and should worship no one besides Him. (18:110)” “Worship Allah and be devoted to His religion. The religion of Allah is certainly pure.

(39:2-3)” “They were only commanded to worship Allah, be uprightly devoted to His religion, steadfast in prayer and pay the zakat.

This is truly the eternal religion (98:5).” The Prophet (S) said: “As for anyone who works to Allah sincerely for forty days, Allah will make the springs of wisdom come out of his heart and tongue[^1].” “Man cannot be full knowledgeable before he considers people as camels with regard to relation with Allah, and considers himself the meanest[^2].” Amirul-Mu'minin (a) said: “This world is wholly ignorance except the situations of knowledge.

Knowledge is wholly ignorance except that which is practiced. All the practices are showiness except those which are done heartily. Sincerity, likewise, is insecure before the end result is realized[^3].” Imam al-Jawad (a) said: “Sincerity is the best worship[^4].” Virtue of Sincerity Values of deeds vary according to their purposes. The measure of decency and acceptance of deeds depends upon the nobility of purpose and purity from blemishes of cheating, defraud, and hypocrisy.

In view of the Islamic Sharia, the only incentive is the intention that stirs the deed. Whenever such an intention is heartily provided to God and purified from the blemishes of showiness, it will be honored by the acceptance of God. Conversely, if cheating and showiness is mixed with the intention, the wrath and refusal of God will befall it. On that account, sincerity is the cornerstone of the beliefs and the factual stipulation that is specified for the validity of deeds.

Sincerity, also, frees from inducements and deceptions of the Devil: “He (the Shaitan) said, ‘By Your Glory, I shall seduce all of them (children of Adam) except Your sincere servants among them’ (38:82-3).” Obstacles of Sincerity Since sincerity is the brilliant lodestar that shows the courses of true obedience and honest worship of God, the Devil has used all snares for inducing people through a great variety of deceptive expectations, such as fondness of reputation and wealth, attainment of glory, and seeking for material desires.