Indeed, Allah loves that when one of you does a job, he does it with e…
“Indeed, Allah loves that when one of you does a job, he does it with excellence (itqan).”
Narrator: Aisha
Source: Mu'jam al-Awsat by al-Tabarani 897
Explanation
Excellence in work — whether worship, profession, or craft — is a virtue. Doing things halfway is contrary to the Islamic ethic of ihsan.
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