Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (609) | The difference between amazement and joy at a good deed
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The distinction between self-admiration and rejoicing in a good deed.
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One must not confuse rejoicing in one’s good deeds and acts of obedience with being conceited about them.
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For the believer’s joy in a good deed is merely joy in Allah’s granting of success to perform it.
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It is also a sense of optimism regarding its reward and a hope for it from Allah.
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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
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"Whoever is gladdened by his good deed and saddened by his evil deed, that is the believer."
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Narrated by al-Tirmidhi and authenticated by al-Albani.
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As for self-admiration,
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it is when a person looks only to himself and becomes deluded by his own ego.
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He prides himself on his good deed, believing that he himself deserves the credit for having performed it.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.