This article analyses the dual dimensions of good deeds (i.e. inner and outer or physical and spiritual) according to several renowned Muslim scholars. The inner or spiritual dimension of good deeds has been forgotten both in literature and practical life of Muslims. Therefore, this article is important because it highlights Muslim scholars who made earnest efforts in their own ways to rediscover the inner dimension of religious observance. This is to bring about a return in Muslim societies to a more profound reflection upon the inner dimension of the spiritual life. This article aims to highlight the insights of selected Muslim scholars on the dual dimensions of good deeds, which is the inner and outer. This article is library research which employs descriptive and analytical study. First, it describes general relevant issues before analysing specific area of the selected or main literature such as Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din, Qut al-Qulub and other literature. The focus of the article is rather on examining spiritual insight of selected Muslim scholars towards dual dimensions of good deeds. The article founds that these Muslim scholars affirms the existence of inner dimension of good deeds. They promulgated that only through the balanced observance of outer and inner dimensions can good deeds achieve their goals and be conducive to spiritual growth. It is suggested that further research is carried out on analysing particular spiritual preconditions of good deeds according to these renowned scholars.
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