Expiation for Showing Off and the Response to Those Who Praise
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Question:
What is the expiation for showing off? And what is the response to one who praises me, such as someone who says, "So-and-so prays and remembers Allah," so that showing off does not enter into my deeds? May Allah protect us and you from the evil of this disease.
Answer:
The expiation for showing off is repentance to Allah, and so it is with every sin and every act of associating partners with Allah; its repentance and its cure is repentance to Allah. Sincere repentance involves regret for the past, abandoning showing off and the like, and a sincere resolve not to return to it. When someone praises you, you say, "My brother! Fear Allah. Praise is not appropriate, for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 3002b Because praise may lead to self-admiration and arrogance. It is necessary for the brother, when the need arises, not to be excessive in praise; let it be few words when the need calls for it. Yes.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good.
What is the expiation for showing off? And what is the response to one who praises me, such as someone who says, "So-and-so prays and remembers Allah," so that showing off does not enter into my deeds? May Allah protect us and you from the evil of this disease.
Answer:
The expiation for showing off is repentance to Allah, and so it is with every sin and every act of associating partners with Allah; its repentance and its cure is repentance to Allah. Sincere repentance involves regret for the past, abandoning showing off and the like, and a sincere resolve not to return to it. When someone praises you, you say, "My brother! Fear Allah. Praise is not appropriate, for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
When you see those who shower (undue) praise (upon others), throw dust upon their faces.
إذا رأيتم المداحين فاحثوا في وجوههم الترابThe presenter : May Allah reward you with good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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