{"collection":"Islam","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/isl/sal/sal085.htm","path":"isl/sal/sal085.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/isl/sal/sal085.htm","text":"(84)\nHis supplication seeking refuge from\nshow-off\nIn the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful\nO Allah! I seek refuge from You in being with goodness among people\nand my inner self is full of defects in Your presence. I conceal my inner\nself just to portray my outer self to the people but You are aware of the\ntrue position better than me. It is as if I show people goodness and my\nevil defects are clear to You, so that I am beloved of Your creatures and\nfar away from Your Pleasure.","title":"The Alawite Book: His supplication seeking refuge from show-off","type":"page"}