Leaving off work out of fear of showing off and seeking fame
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Question:
This student says: I am a student, and sometimes I am about to do something, but I hesitate in saying, "Do not do this out of showing off." And if someone seeks knowledge for the sake of fame and to be called a scholar, what is required of him? I ask for guidance.
Answer:
Leave the whispers of doubt. Seek knowledge, do good, and leave the whispers of doubt. Satan comes to you and says, "Do not do this so you are not accused of showing off. Do not give charity so you are not accused of hypocrisy." All of this is from Satan and his whispers. Proceed with righteous deeds, rely upon Allah, and be sincere. Be sincere in your intention for Allah the Exalted. Yes.
This student says: I am a student, and sometimes I am about to do something, but I hesitate in saying, "Do not do this out of showing off." And if someone seeks knowledge for the sake of fame and to be called a scholar, what is required of him? I ask for guidance.
Answer:
Leave the whispers of doubt. Seek knowledge, do good, and leave the whispers of doubt. Satan comes to you and says, "Do not do this so you are not accused of showing off. Do not give charity so you are not accused of hypocrisy." All of this is from Satan and his whispers. Proceed with righteous deeds, rely upon Allah, and be sincere. Be sincere in your intention for Allah the Exalted. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ترك العمل خشية الرياء والشهرة\صالح الفوزان\كبار العلماء — youtube.com
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