Publishing Good Deeds on Internet Sites and Sincerity
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Question:
Some people, Honorable Shaykh, set up sites for themselves on YouTube and publish their own tarawih prayers and their da'wah (calling others to Islam) programs, and things of that sort. They always have pages related to all the areas of good they engage in. Does that count as a breach of sincerity?
Answer:
If the intention behind it is for people to see it, then it is riya' (showing off in worship) and seeking fame. He must repent to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and not display his deeds or boast about them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you
Some people, Honorable Shaykh, set up sites for themselves on YouTube and publish their own tarawih prayers and their da'wah (calling others to Islam) programs, and things of that sort. They always have pages related to all the areas of good they engage in. Does that count as a breach of sincerity?
Answer:
If the intention behind it is for people to see it, then it is riya' (showing off in worship) and seeking fame. He must repent to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and not display his deeds or boast about them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (178) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1438-12-28] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (16:53)
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