Riyad as-Salihin, 1621
Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked: "Tell us about a person who does some good deed and people praise him, will this be considered as showing off?" He replied, "This is the glad tidings which a believer receives (in this life)." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعن أبي ذر رضي الله عنه قال: قيل لرسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : أرأيت الرجل يعمل العمل من الخير، ويحمده الناس عليه؟ قال:
تلك عاجل بشرى المؤمن
((رواه مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 111
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) People’s praise of someone on account of doing good deeds, when he does not seek this praise, is not included in ostentation.<br>
2) One of the fruits of sincerity in worship is having it accepted by Allah, the Exalted, and his being well-accepted by others. Allah Almighty said: {And We left for him [a favorable mention] among later generations}.