Is rejoicing in people’s praise after an act considered showing off (riya’)?

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: I am the imam of a mosque and I lead the people in the tarawih prayer. Sometimes they praise me by saying, “Your voice is beautiful,” or something similar, and I am pleased by this. Is this showing off (riya’)?

Answer:
No, it is not showing off (riya’) if you did not intend it. If you did not intend to seek people’s praise with your recitation, then it is not showing off (riya’) if they praised you. In that case, you owe nothing. Indeed, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “This is the immediate glad tidings of the believer. This is the immediate glad tidings of the believer.” If they speak well of you and you did not intend showing off (riya’) or seeking fame, yes.