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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Is feeling energetic when doing good deeds with the congregation a form of showing off?

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Question : When a person does good deeds with people, with the congregation, and feels energetic while doing so, is it possible that this is a form of showing off?

Answer : No, it is not showing off. I mean, for a person to follow the example of others is not showing off. This falls under the saying: "Whoever introduces a good practice in Islam will have the reward of it and the reward of everyone who acts upon it until the Day of Resurrection." The issue is only with the heart. So examine your heart and do not worry. Even if Satan suggests to you that you are showing off, do not pay attention to that suggestion.
Source قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1307 - 4600 هل الشعور بالنشاط عند عمل الخير مع الجماعة من الرياء؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com

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