I feel something inside me saying that you did not do this except for showing off and for the people to see you; what is the cure?

Question : My deeds, but I often feel something inside me saying that you did not do this except for showing off and for the people to see you. This is a feeling I often experience, even while I am writing this paper. What is the cure?

Answer : The cure is that you seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan and stop this completely. Turn away from it entirely, because these whispers that Shaytan casts are from Shaytan. The Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) complained of such whispers to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). They said, “O Messenger of Allah, we find in ourselves thoughts that we wish we were not there, and we do not speak of them, such as the piercing thoughts and the like.” The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “That is the firmness of faith,” meaning its purity. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded that when Shaytan says to the son of Adam, “Who created such-and-such?” and he says, “Allah created such-and-such,” he should seek refuge in Allah and stop. He seeks refuge in Allah by saying, “I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan,” and he stops. Meaning, he excuses himself, and Shaytan always excuses himself to the person in his worship, saying, “You did not do this except for showing off,” or “You did not do this except for the world,” until he discourages him from his work. So, my brother, you must say when you feel these whispers, “I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan,” and continue in your worship of Him, and turn away from this completely.
If Shaytan says to the person, “Who created Allah?” he should seek refuge in Allah and stop. He seeks refuge in Allah by saying, “I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan,” and he stops. Meaning, he excuses himself, and Shaytan always excuses himself to the person in his worship, saying, “You did not do this except for showing off,” or “You did not do this except for the world,” until he discourages him from his work. So, my brother, you must say when you feel these whispers, “I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan,” and continue in your worship of Him, and turn away from this completely.