The Cure for Showing Off and Whispers, and an Explanation of the Degree of Excellence in Worship
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Question:
Abu 'Abd al-'Aziz al-'Ujayyan says in this question: What is required of one who is afflicted with showing off or whispers in his heart? And how does he reach the rank of excellence in worship?
Answer:
If he feels that he is showing off, he should return to sincerity, seek refuge with Allah from showing off and seeking fame, and return to sincerity, and by the permission of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), it will be removed from him. As for excellence in worship, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) explained it as follows:Sahih al-Bukhari 50 This is the highest of the levels of the religion. The religion has levels: the first is Islam, the second is faith, and the third is excellence in worship.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Abu 'Abd al-'Aziz al-'Ujayyan says in this question: What is required of one who is afflicted with showing off or whispers in his heart? And how does he reach the rank of excellence in worship?
Answer:
If he feels that he is showing off, he should return to sincerity, seek refuge with Allah from showing off and seeking fame, and return to sincerity, and by the permission of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), it will be removed from him. As for excellence in worship, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) explained it as follows:
To worship Allah as if you see Him, and if you cannot achieve this state of devotion then you must consider that He is looking at you.
أن تعبد الله كأنك تراه فإن لم تكن تراه فإنه يراكThe presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/201 — archive.org (12:49)
The Arabic text is a machine transcription of the audio recording.