What is the difference between showing off in worship (riya') and hypocrisy (nifaq)?
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Question:
The questioner will ask: Is there a difference between showing off in worship (riya') and hypocrisy (nifaq)?
Answer:
Showing off in worship (riya') is among the deeds of the hypocrites. Hypocrisy (nifaq) is broader, and showing off in worship (riya') is among the deeds of the hypocrites. Hypocrisy (nifaq) is to conceal disbelief (kufr) and display Islam. This is hypocrisy (nifaq). Showing off in worship (riya') is among the deeds of the hypocrites. We ask Allah for safety from it.
The questioner will ask: Is there a difference between showing off in worship (riya') and hypocrisy (nifaq)?
Answer:
Showing off in worship (riya') is among the deeds of the hypocrites. Hypocrisy (nifaq) is broader, and showing off in worship (riya') is among the deeds of the hypocrites. Hypocrisy (nifaq) is to conceal disbelief (kufr) and display Islam. This is hypocrisy (nifaq). Showing off in worship (riya') is among the deeds of the hypocrites. We ask Allah for safety from it.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ ابن باز Alsheikh Binbaz»، 258 ما الفرق بين الرياء والنفاق؟ للإمام ابن باز — youtube.com
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