Is praise and commendation from people always blameworthy?
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Question:
He asks: Is loving praise and commendation from people always blameworthy?
Answer:
Yes, it is blameworthy in all cases. It is not permissible for a person to love being praised or having good things said about him. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade praising a person to his face. He said, "If you see those who praise, throw dust in their faces," because this elevates them and deludes them about themselves. A person should see himself as falling short, seeing that he is less than others, and seeing what elevates his status.
He asks: Is loving praise and commendation from people always blameworthy?
Answer:
Yes, it is blameworthy in all cases. It is not permissible for a person to love being praised or having good things said about him. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade praising a person to his face. He said, "If you see those who praise, throw dust in their faces," because this elevates them and deludes them about themselves. A person should see himself as falling short, seeing that he is less than others, and seeing what elevates his status.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4183- 4717] هل المدح والثناء من الناس مذموم على كل حال؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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