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He will not be proud, nor will he make any mention of his goodness to any one to whom he has been commanded to give some of this wealth, and he will not require any reward, or thanks, or praise; but he will render thanks to the Creator who has made him the agent of His beneficence.
Source Duties of the Heart, On Trust in God, ยง3 ยท ๐ Read the full passage
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According to Bahya ibn Paquda, the wealthy man who trusts in God sees his possessions as something entrusted to him: when he gives, he does not boast, expects neither thanks nor praise, and rather thanks the Creator for choosing him to pass on His goodness. Today, give something or render a service discreetly, without telling anyone, and inwardly give thanks that you were able to do it.
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