Let the light of Ramadan meet you where you are. Keep going—your quiet efforts are being counted, and your heart is learning its way home.
“The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions…”
Sahih al-Bukhari 1
In Islam, Allah looks first at the heart. Niyyah is what turns an ordinary action into worship—because sincerity is the real offering.
How yoga helps you embody this teaching
When practiced with Islamic grounding, yoga becomes a daily training in sincerity. The moment you step onto the mat, you can pause and ask: “Who is this for?” That inward turn—before any posture—builds the spiritual muscle of niyyah. Yogic language calls this an inner resolve; Islam calls it sincerity for Allah.
Practice: 60-second Niyyah Reset
- Place one hand on your heart and take 3 slow breaths.
- Silently set intention: “Ya Allah, I move to return to You, to soften my heart, to serve better.”
- Begin gently—without rushing, without proving.
Citation: Sahih al-Bukhari 1 — https://sunnah.com/bukhari:1
