A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Private worship.
Worshipping Allah in private.
This is among the most certain signs of sincerity and the rectitude of one’s inner state.
The salaf—may Allah have mercy upon them—
used to strive to conceal their righteous deeds, apart from the obligatory acts.
Allah the Exalted has said:
"Call upon your Lord in humility and privately."
“(O mankind!) Call upon your Lord humbly and in secret. Lo! He loveth not aggressors.” (7:55)
And the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
"Indeed, Allah loves the servant who is pious, self-sufficient, and hidden."
Narrated by Muslim.
Al-Zubayr Ibn al-'Awwam, may Allah be pleased with him, said:
"Maintain a hidden store of righteous deeds,
just as you have a hidden store of evil deeds."
The statements of the salaf regarding this are numerous.
A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.