A Sahabi (R.A) once asked Rasulullah (sallallahu‐alayhi‐wasallam) whether he would be rewarded for an action that he performed secretly, but people had learnt about it and he felt pleased about this. Rasulullah (sallallahu‐alayhi‐wa‐sallam) replied that he would receive double the reward therefore, one reward for performing the actions secretly and the other for it becoming apparent.
Explanation: Performing an action secretly denotes sincerity, for which a person will be rewarded. When the action becomes apparent, others are encouraged to emulate the same. The person is then rewarded for encouraging others.
Rasulullah (sallallahu‐alayhi‐wa‐sallam) has said, "Whoever initiated a good practice in Islam, will receive the reward of whoever practises the same thereafter." [Muslim]
However, it will be contrary to the requirement of sincerity that a person carries out an act secretly, but desires that it becomes known.
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