Is it permissible to inform people about good deeds with the intention of thanking God, while fearing their praise, and how can one reconcile concealing good deeds with speaking of God’s bounty?
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Speaking of Allah's blessings is commendable if it is for the purpose of attributing favor to Allah and thanking Him, or to be a role model for others. However, if it is intended for self-praise, showing off, or seeking reputation, then it is blameworthy. If a Muslim speaks of Allah's blessings in a permissible way and people praise him for it and he is pleased by that, without him seeking to show off, then this is an immediate good tidings for him.
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