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Does a woman in herself love praise and commendation? Is this shirk (associating partners with Allah)?

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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A woman in herself loves praise and commendation. Is this shirk (associating partners with Allah), even if she seeks praise from her husband, for example?

The Shaykh:
Yes, one likes praise, whether one is deficient or distinguished. Liking praise is human nature. Every person likes praise; this is a trait inherent in humans, with whom they are created. But what is not acceptable is to be pleased with it and to become angry for it. Yes.

The presenter:
This one says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: My name is 'Abbud, and perhaps a brother.

The Shaykh:
Does any one of you like to be criticized and insulted? I do not think anyone does. Everyone likes to be praised and commended. This does not harm if one does not hate, ally with, or make enemies on its account. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [233 /641] المرأة بالذات تحب الثناء والمدح فهل هذا من الشرك..؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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