حياة السلف بين القول والعمل

Sincerity and condemnation of hypocrisy and pretense: On the authority of Amir al-Sha’bi, he said: Umar wrote to Abu Musa, may God be pleased with them both: Whoever is sincere in his intention, God Almighty will suffice him in what is between him and the people. And whoever adorns himself for the people with something other than what God knows of his heart, God, the Almighty and Majestic, will disgrace him. So what do you think of God’s reward in the immediate provision of His sustenance and the treasures of His mercy? Peace be upon you. [Al-Hilya (its abridgment) 70/1].

Sincerity and condemnation of hypocrisy and showing off: On the authority of Ibn Muhayriz, that Umar ibn al-Khattab, may God be pleased with him, was invited to a feast, and when he ate and left he said: I wish I had not attended this meal. He was asked: Why, O Commander of the Faithful? He said: I think your companion did it only for show. [Ibn Abi al-Dunya Encyclopedia 1/182].

Sincerity and condemnation of hypocrisy and pretense: Ali ibn Abi Talib, may God be pleased with him, said: Whoever's outward appearance is more virtuous than his inner self, his scale will be light on the Day of Resurrection. And whoever's inner self is more virtuous than his outward appearance, his scale will be heavy on the Day of Resurrection. [Ibn Abi Al-Dunya Encyclopedia 1/177].

Sincerity and condemnation of hypocrisy and showing off: On the authority of Ata’ ibn al-Sa’ib, he said: It reached me that Ali ibn Abi Talib, may God be pleased with him, said: The righteous deed is that for which you do not want anyone to praise you except God. [Ibn Abi al-Dunya Encyclopedia 1/174].

Sincerity and condemnation of hypocrisy and showing off: Ibn Masoud, may God be pleased with him, said: Whoever shows off in this world, God will expose him on the Day of Resurrection, and whoever seeks a reputation in this world, God will expose him on the Day of Resurrection. [Al-Hilya (its abridgment) 1/124].