Some claim that minor riya' (showing off in worship) is greater than zina (unlawful sexual intercourse)!
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some people claim that minor riya' is greater than zina, considering that it is a form of shirk (associating partners with Allah) and is the greatest of sins. Is their statement true?
Answer:
A comparison is not required; there is no need for it. It is said that riya' is dangerous and invalidates the deed in which it is present, but it is not compared to zina, or there is no need for this. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some people claim that minor riya' is greater than zina, considering that it is a form of shirk (associating partners with Allah) and is the greatest of sins. Is their statement true?
Answer:
A comparison is not required; there is no need for it. It is said that riya' is dangerous and invalidates the deed in which it is present, but it is not compared to zina, or there is no need for this. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2002 -2802] يزعم البعض أن صغير الرياء أعظم من الزنا! - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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