The Hadith of Intention has been completely misunderstood... 

According to Shaykh Akram Nadwi, the first hadith in Imam Nawawi's collection has nothing to do with intention of the mind, nor intention of the heart. What is meant by "The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions" has been completely misunderstood.
Part 1 of 40 Hadith of Imam Nawawi: see the full course with Shaykh Akram Nadwi at bit.ly/nawawi4...
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- Course Overview-
This course provides an in-depth look at the collection of 40 Hadith of Imam Nawawi. These hadith narrations are said to comprise and expound upon the fundamentals of the religion, and are therefore essential for every believer to be aware of.
-Learning Outcomes-
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the selection criteria of Imam Nawawi and his intention behind the 40 hadith
2. Demonstrate awareness of the scholarly discussions surrounding Hadith #1 - #42
3. Appreciate the nature of revelation and the sources of knowledge for worship (‘ibadah)
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