Is showing off (riya') a form of minor shirk (associating partners with Allah) or hidden shirk?

Question:
The Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, this questioner says: Is showing off (riya') a form of minor shirk (associating partners with Allah) or hidden shirk?

Answer:
Showing off (riya') is divided into two types. The first is the showing off of the hypocrites, who do not seek the reward but rather seek to please people or to boast to people. This nullifies the deed; it nullifies the deed because he did not intend the face of Allah with the righteous deed, but rather he intended praise, or he intended wealth, or he intended prestige among people.
This is a serious matter for a person. He must examine himself. He must examine his intentions and his purpose. A person must have two things.
First, following the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Second, sincerity to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). So his deed must be in accordance with the Sunnah of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and pure for the face of Allah. With these two conditions, the deed is accepted. Yes.