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Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura
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Sincerity – The hidden good deeds

6 February 2026

Surah Al-Bayyinah, verse 5 reminds us that religious life requires sincerity. Without sincerity, it becomes harder for us to remain steadfast on the path of goodness.

Muslim men praying in mosque

Sincerity does not mean that we are completely prohibited from sharing our good deeds. Scholars explain that sharing our good deeds is permissible when the intention is to encourage others towards goodness, and when it is done without ostentation or seeking praise.

At the same time, Islam teaches us to strive to conceal some of our good deeds, in order to safeguard the purity of our intentions and to cleanse the heart. 

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