Disclosing to others

One must not tell others about one’s evil deed. As far as possible, one must not commit evil. If one happened to commit it also, it should not be disclosed to others because this can become a means to encourage others to commit it. As far as possible, one must not do something that encourages others towards evil.

Similarly, one must not tell people about one’s good deeds because it can create a sort of pride in the heart, which is very bad for the spiritual health of a person. However, if it is being narrated to the next person in order to encourage him to do that good deed, then in that case, it will be recommended. 

[English version of "Raconte dimoune" – Al Jamiat – Vol.2 No.7]