The most dishonest of the people is the one who returns to his sins [after repenting for them]. And the most ignorant of the people is the one who is arrogant about his good deeds.
Category: Good Deeds & Their Rewards
Show the good qualities
From the correct understanding and etiquette of honouring our parents and being dutiful to them is that when we are with them, we only mention the good deeds and qualities of our sisters and...
When Allaah wishes good for his worshipper
When Allaah wishes good for His worshipper, He uses him
Conceal your good deeds
Conceal your good deeds, just as you conceal your bad deeds.
Not be seen to be praying voluntary prayers
I have not seen a man [whom Allaah has] raised [in rank] like Maalik ibn Anas; he would not be seen to be praying voluntary prayers, nor voluntary fasting - yet he must have had a secret [hoard of...
The status of 'Abdullaah ibn al-Mubaarak
Allaah did not raise the status of ['Abdullaah] Ibn al-Mubaarak except for the secret hoard [of his righteous deeds] he had.
A secret hoard of righteous deeds
They would yearn that a man [from amongst them] would have a secret hoard of righteous deeds that neither his wife nor any other would know about.
Concern and attention for one's sins
The concern and attention the servant [of Allaah] has for his sins, motivates [him] to abandon them. And his remorse over them is the key to repentance.