Intention of nearness is a condition for the acceptance of any act of worship, and no act of worship without intention of nearness and sincerity is acceptable to God. The higher and more complete the level of sincerity, the closer the worshipper is to the truth of worship and his worship is acceptable to God.

Intention of nearness and sincerity is also a condition in Hajj. If someone goes on Hajj just to be called a pilgrim, or to avoid being criticized by others, or to do business, or to have fun, his Hajj is not acceptable to God because the truth of Hajj is to turn towards God and stay away from everything other than Him.

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: A time will come when kings will go on Hajj to have fun, the rich will go on Hajj to do business, and the poor will go on Hajj to fulfill their needs.

Imam Sadiq (AS) also says: Whoever goes for Hajj only for the sake of Allah, not for showing off or gaining status, Allah will forgive him. In another narration, Imam Sadiq (AS) also says: This means that Hajj is of two types: Hajj for Allah and Hajj for people. Whoever performs Hajj for Allah will be rewarded with Paradise, and whoever performs Hajj for people will have to receive his reward from people on the Day of Judgment.