Actively Seeking Secondary Benefits For Acts Exclusively For Allah
Applications are numerous. God teaches us principles. We have to apply them. This is an academic activity. God wants us to use our minds. The benefits of being Muslim were also there when it was asked to marry a Muslim instead of a polytheist. Therefore it is obvious that such benefits are not forbidden. Keep the example of Hajj and Jihad and their worldly benefits in mind while pondering such matters.
In that case, it is not good. But if there is already a benefit prescribed for a certain quality like being a Muslim, for a job, and he applies for it, it is ok according to the principle told.