Fear of showing off (riya') when performing good deeds
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The seventh question of Fatwa number ( 19591 )
Q 7:Satan constantly whispers to me in any deed I perform that I am not doing it for Allah, even though I am always alone when I pray and read the Qur'an, and he constantly whispers this to me, and when I give a gift to someone in fulfillment of the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) instruction:Satan whispers to me that this deed is showing off so that people will say I am generous, and so on constantly, so what should I do to find relief from this whispering?
A 7: You must persist in good deeds, with sincerity of intention for Allah, and do not pay attention to the whispers that Satan tries to use to divert you from good deeds. And increase your seeking refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q 7:Satan constantly whispers to me in any deed I perform that I am not doing it for Allah, even though I am always alone when I pray and read the Qur'an, and he constantly whispers this to me, and when I give a gift to someone in fulfillment of the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) instruction:
Give gifts to one another, and you will love one another
تهادوا تحابواA 7: You must persist in good deeds, with sincerity of intention for Allah, and do not pay attention to the whispers that Satan tries to use to divert you from good deeds. And increase your seeking refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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