Definition of Minor Shirk and Its Ruling
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Question:
This is another questioner asking about minor shirk (associating partners with Allah), may Allah bless you. Is it a cause for exiting the religion?
Answer:
Minor shirk is what the evidence has named shirk, but which has not reached the level of major shirk. For example, a little showing off (riya') in worship, or saying, "By Allah, if not for Allah and you, and if not for what Allah willed and you willed." This occurs in words. Minor shirk occurs in words, and it also occurs in intention, such as showing off and seeking fame. It can be apparent or hidden, but it does not cause one to exit the religion; rather, it diminishes the oneness of Allah (tawhid). Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
This is another questioner asking about minor shirk (associating partners with Allah), may Allah bless you. Is it a cause for exiting the religion?
Answer:
Minor shirk is what the evidence has named shirk, but which has not reached the level of major shirk. For example, a little showing off (riya') in worship, or saying, "By Allah, if not for Allah and you, and if not for what Allah willed and you willed." This occurs in words. Minor shirk occurs in words, and it also occurs in intention, such as showing off and seeking fame. It can be apparent or hidden, but it does not cause one to exit the religion; rather, it diminishes the oneness of Allah (tawhid). Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/259 — archive.org (9:17)
The Arabic text is a machine transcription of the audio recording.