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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

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Private worship.

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Worshipping Allah in private.

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This is among the most certain signs of sincerity and the rectitude of one’s inner state.

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The salaf—may Allah have mercy upon them—

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used to strive to conceal their righteous deeds, apart from the obligatory acts.

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Allah the Exalted has said:

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"Call upon your Lord in humility and privately."

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“(O mankind!) Call upon your Lord humbly and in secret. Lo! He loveth not aggressors.” (7:55)

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And the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

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"Indeed, Allah loves the servant who is pious, self-sufficient, and hidden."

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Narrated by Muslim.

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Al-Zubayr Ibn al-'Awwam, may Allah be pleased with him, said:

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"Maintain a hidden store of righteous deeds,

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just as you have a hidden store of evil deeds."

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The statements of the salaf regarding this are numerous.

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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.