WAEC Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2022 Theory — Question 1

Model answer

Intentions are conditions for the correctness of actions; they distinguish between ordinary actions and acts of worship; they distinguish between voluntary and obligatory acts of worship; intentions form the basis for distinguishing between different types of obligatory worship. If one does not intend something for the sake of Allah, they are not rewarded for it even if it is the same outward action. Whoever intends something and takes concrete steps but is unable to complete the action due to factors outside their control will still be rewarded for the intention. Based on intentions, ordinary actions can become acts of worship.