The ruling on one who leaves voluntary acts out of fear of showing off
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Question:
Shaykh, some people may leave off acts of obedience, voluntary prayers, and righteous deeds, saying, "I am afraid of showing off (riya')?"
Answer:
This is from Satan. He must leave this and strive in acts of obedience, avoid what is prohibited, and not pay attention to Satan's whispers. He says, "Leave off acts of obedience so that you are not accused of showing off." Yes.
Shaykh, some people may leave off acts of obedience, voluntary prayers, and righteous deeds, saying, "I am afraid of showing off (riya')?"
Answer:
This is from Satan. He must leave this and strive in acts of obedience, avoid what is prohibited, and not pay attention to Satan's whispers. He says, "Leave off acts of obedience so that you are not accused of showing off." Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، حكم من يترك النوافل خوفا من الرياء لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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