Hidden Sins and the Most Dangerous of Them

Question:
We return to the questions that have reached the program. This one asks: What are the hidden sins, and which of them is the most dangerous for the Muslim?

Answer:
Hidden sins are like showing off in worship (riya'). Yes. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "I only fear hidden shirk (associating partners with Allah)." He was asked about it, and he said, "It is riya'." This is because riya' is in the heart, and people do not see it. They may see a person praying, giving charity, and doing such things, but they do not know that his intention is riya' and seeking fame. Only Allah knows this. As for apparent shirk, that is what is seen: the one who worships idols, the one who seeks nearness to Allah through the dead, calls upon the dead for aid, and people hear and see him do so, or the one who slaughters for other than Allah, or makes a vow for other than Allah. This is apparent, and people see it. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you.