Exploring sincerity (ikhlas) and the unseen barakah of hidden deeds
Sometimes the most beautiful acts of worship are the ones no one ever knows about.
The quiet charity slipped into a needy hand.
The tear shed in sujood when everyone else is asleep.
The smile you gave, the favor you did, the sin you resisted all without expecting praise or recognition.
These are the deeds that reach Allah fastest.
In a world obsessed with visibility where good deeds are often followed by posts, photos, and captions doing something purely for Allah has become rare, and therefore, precious. The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Allah loves the hidden believer the one who, when present, is not noticed, and when absent, is not missed yet his heart is full of light.” (Ibn Majah)
Hidden deeds are a form of protection for your soul. They guard your sincerity from the eyes of people and remind you who you truly serve. When no one knows, no one can corrupt your intention. When you act only for Allah, you act with freedom free from the need to impress, prove, or please anyone.
And the beauty of it?
What’s done in secret is multiplied in reward. Allah promises that He will bring such acts to light on the Day of Judgment not to expose, but to honor. Imagine standing before your Lord and being rewarded for things even youforgot you did.
So today, do something for Allah alone.
Give quietly. Pray quietly. Forgive quietly.
Because the world may never applaud it
but the heavens record it.
