Islamic Concepts and Terminology
Choose the correct description of Niyyah.
- A. The intention behind an act of worship, considered necessary for the act's validity in Islam ✓
- B. A hypocrite, referring to one who outwardly professes Islam while inwardly rejecting it
- C. The Islamic procedure by which a marriage may be dissolved
- D. The global community of Muslims, considered a single body regardless of nationality or ethnicity
Correct answer
A. The intention behind an act of worship, considered necessary for the act's validity in Islam
Explanation
'Niyyah' refers to the intention behind an act of worship, considered necessary for the act's validity in Islam.