What Is Riya (Ostentation)? - SeekersGuidance
Oct 13, 2017 · Riya, showing-off or ostentation, is to do an act of worship to be seen or praised, and thereby desire a benefit other than Allah’s reward or nearness. The place of riya is the …
How Can I Stop My Feeling of Ostentation When I Am Praying?
Aug 23, 2021 · Ostentation (Riya) Ostentation is to do any good deed for the sake of other than Allah Most High. Other than Allah Most High is a general term that applies to any and every …
Is Refraining from an Act of Worship a Kind of Showing Off?
Nov 2, 2022 · Ostentation (Riya) Ostentation is when a person performs an act of worship to obtain praise in the hearts of others. The Prophet referred to this as lesser idolatry, as …
Should I Repeat My Prayer Out of Fear That I Showed Off?
Feb 18, 2022 · What Is Riya (Ostentation)? First Principles of Islamic Spirituality: Ibn Ashir’s Introduction to Sufism Explained Absolute Essentials of Islam (Shafi‘i) May Allah aid us in …
Could You Provide Definitions of Minor Shirk and Minor Kufr?
Nov 18, 2023 · The root, K-F-R, literally means “to cover, conceal, or deny.” Kufr. Kufr (Disbelief) is of two types: one who rejects and denies any of the necessary matters of the religion, like …
How Can Good Deeds Become Dust on the Day of Judgement?
Sep 29, 2023 · Allah Scatters the Good Deeds of Transgressors. Thawban (Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, said, “I certainly …
Intention: Validity and Sincerity - SeekersGuidance
Sep 2, 2009 · The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) called showing off in good works (riya’) the lesser shirk (polytheism). This intention [of drawing closer to Allah] is for achieving …
What Is the Difference Between Kufr, Shirk, and Nifaq?
Jan 23, 2025 · Minor shirk: This includes showing off (riya’), which is the opposite of sincerity (ikhlas). It means performing acts of worship for the sake of being seen by others. This is a …
Does Intentionally Eating Something That Is Strictly Prohibited …
Dec 16, 2023 · Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch. Question. Recently, out of curiosity, I tried a bacon sandwich. I knew it was haram, but I still went ahead anyway.
Seeking Forgiveness from Others Before Hajj - SeekersGuidance
Nov 15, 2011 · Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: I have been noticing that the people going for Hajj are writing emails and posting facebook messages to forgive them of any …