7. Doing deeds with Love, Hope and Fear of Allah

It is reported that Al-Hasan Al-Basri – Allah have mercy on him – said:

“The believer does the best deeds yet is most

fearful [that his deeds will not be accepted]. If he

were to spend a mountain of wealth [in charity],

he would not feel sure [of the reward] until he

sees it. The more righteous and pious he becomes,

the more he fears. But the hypocrite (munafiq)

says, ‘There are so many people, I will be forgiven,

no problem.’ So he does wrong and evil deeds, yet

holds foolish wishes about Allah.”

-[Al-Dhahabi, Siyar A’lam Al-Nubala` 4:586.]