Nie Tie of Hui nationality is the name of Islam. Arabic transliteration, meaning desire, intention, determination, etc. , is a gesture in the church language. Muslims have some beneficial wishes, such as determination to hold public welfare undertakings or do some kind of good deeds, which are also called "nurturing the heart" or "nurturing the nie tie".

Muslims in some areas of China have turned their intention of organizing charitable projects voluntarily and sincerely into giving property to mosques or charities and donating money to build mosques and schools. This behavior is called "Nie Tie" or "Saidegai", while others are called "Hediya". These are considered as a kind of selfless dedication.