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4225. It was narrated from Abu Dharr: "I said to the Prophet ﷺ: (What do you say about when) a man does a deed for the sake of Allāh, and people love him for it? He said: 'That is the immediate glad tidings of the believer.'" (Sahih)
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While doing a good deed, one should not intend to get a reputation and respect due to it. However, a believer gets the reward of his good deed and respect in this life, as well as in Hereafter.
People's love for a good believer is a favor of Allāh upon him. So, he should be grateful to Allāh, and protect himself from the feelings of pride and ostentation.