What is the ruling on one who stands to pray with the intention of showing off, but then sincerely dedicates his intention to Allah the Exalted at the takbir of entering prayer?
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The questioner : For example, he stands now to pray, and his intention is to pray for the sake of showing off. When he says the takbir of entering prayer, does he become sincere with the takbir of entering prayer?
The Shaykh : So at the time of the takbir, is the showing off still with him?
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Did he say: Allahu Akbar, without being sincere?
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : His prayer is not valid, yes?
The questioner : Showing off...
The Shaykh : It is not showing off after the act of worship.
We have now understood the ruling on showing off, and the ruling on an act of worship if it is connected to it. This is the most important point. Then we return to what the author said.
The Shaykh : So at the time of the takbir, is the showing off still with him?
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Did he say: Allahu Akbar, without being sincere?
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : His prayer is not valid, yes?
The questioner : Showing off...
The Shaykh : It is not showing off after the act of worship.
We have now understood the ruling on showing off, and the ruling on an act of worship if it is connected to it. This is the most important point. Then we return to what the author said.