Not be seen to be praying voluntary prayers

Reference: Hilyatul-Awliyaa v6 p320

‘Abdullaah ibn al-Mubaarak رحمه الله said:

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 righteous deeds].

Translation originally published on 23 October, 2015.