al-Haafidh al-Hakamee [1377H] -Rahimullaah-
Question:
When is a deed an act of worship?
Answer:
If two aspects are present: perfect love (for Allaah) combined with perfect humility (to Him). Allaah, the Most High, says:
- “But those who believe, love Allaah more (than anything else)” (al-Baqarah: 165)
And He, the Most High, said:
- “Verily those who live in awe for fear of their Lord” (al-Mu'minun: 57)
Allaah, the Most High, gathered these two aspects in His saying:
- “Verily, they used to hasten to good deeds, and they used to call upon Us with hope and fear, and used to humble themselves before Us” (al-Anbiyaa: 90)
al-Haafidh al-Hakamee
A‘laam As-Sunnah Al-Manshoorah li I’tiqaad At-Taaifah An-Naajiyah Al-Mansoorah
Translated by Abul-Irbaad Abid Zargar
Source: http://www.fatwaislam.com/fis/index.cfm?scn=fd&ID=156