Is the statement, "By my own will, I performed the act of obedience, but Allah granted me success and aided me in it," considered self-admiration, and does it invalidate deeds by associating oneself with Allah, and do deeds become invalidated thereby?

Among the levels of belief in divine decree (Qada) and destiny (Qadar (definition)) is belief in the Divine Will, and that whatever actions a person performs are by the Will and Intention of Allah Almighty, just as all actions of the servants are created by Allah Almighty. The servant has choice and will in performing acts of obedience and disobedience, and will be held accountable for that choice. The will and intention of the servant are dependent on the Will and Intention of Allah Almighty. It is better for a person not to say that he performed an act of obedience by his own will, but rather to attribute the grace to Allah Almighty and to know that he is in need of His guidance and assistance. He should beware of self-admiration and should praise Allah Almighty who guided him to perform acts of obedience, and ask Him for more and for steadfastness. There is no harm in feeling joy and happiness in acts of obedience.