Exegesis of the saying of Allah the Exalted: "And those who spend their wealth for the showing off to people"
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The questioner:
Saud from Riyadh asks. He says: He is asking about showing off in worship and giving money, especially regarding the saying of Allah the Exalted:[An-Nisa 4:38].
The Shaykh:
Yes, this verse is clear, yes.
The questioner:
And those who spend on.
The Shaykh:
They show off with their deeds, and showing off is in the thing that is seen,
The questioner:
I swear.
The Shaykh:
In the thing that is seen, they spend their money not seeking the reward, but for the sake of showing off, seeking fame, praise, and commendation from[An-Nisa 4:38] We ask Allah for well-being [An-Nisa 4:38] This is from Satan’s dictation to the children of Adam. So it is obligatory to be cautious of Satan, his whispers, and what he casts upon the Muslim. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Saud from Riyadh asks. He says: He is asking about showing off in worship and giving money, especially regarding the saying of Allah the Exalted:
And [also] those who spend of their wealth to be seen by the people and believe not in Allah nor in the Last Day. And he to whom Satan is a companion - then evil is he as a companion.
وَالَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ أَمْوَالَهُمْ رِئَاءَ النَّاسِ وَلَا يُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ وَلَا بِالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ وَمَن يَكُنِ الشَّيْطَانُ لَهُ قَرِينًا فَسَاءَ قَرِينًاThe Shaykh:
Yes, this verse is clear, yes.
The questioner:
And those who spend on.
The Shaykh:
They show off with their deeds, and showing off is in the thing that is seen,
The questioner:
I swear.
The Shaykh:
In the thing that is seen, they spend their money not seeking the reward, but for the sake of showing off, seeking fame, praise, and commendation from
by the people and believe not in Allah nor in the Last Day
النَّاسِ وَلَا يُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ وَلَا بِالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِAnd he to whom Satan is a companion - then evil is he as a companion.
وَمَن يَكُنِ الشَّيْطَانُ لَهُ قَرِينًا فَسَاءَ قَرِينًاThe presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «السعودية»، برنامج فتاوى مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (9:23)
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