Oct 13, 2017 · Riya, showing-off or ostentation, is to do an act of worship to be seen or praised, and thereby desire a benefit other than Allah’s reward or nearness. The place of riya is the spiritual heart.

Aug 23, 2021 · Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How can I stop my feeling of ostentation when I am praying? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Before answering your question, it is beneficial to understand what ostentation (riya) is. Allah Most High says, “So woe to those ˹hypocrites˺ who pray – yet […]

Sep 29, 2023 · Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I asked you about the hadith about deeds becoming dust on the Day of Judgment. You didn’t say whether or not my good deeds will disappear if I do deeds out of ostentation. I asked another Islamic website, and to sum it up, they said, “What the hadith means is that those people are not rewarded for what they do before …

May 27, 2009 · Also, since silk is relatively not that expensive now, I have seen men wear silk shirts because they are following the opinion stated above. At the same time, I have seen people wear extremely expensive clothes, is it ok to do so if it is not being done out of riya’? What is the essence of the hadith, and how shall it be interpreted?

Apr 30, 2023 · Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I’ve been suffering from waswasa recently, and I’ve been starting Salah, reciting something wrongly, breaking the Salah from where I’m standing, and immediately starting again. What is the punishment for doing this, and how may I make amends? Are all salahs prayed in this manner valid? Do I need […]

May 3, 2019 · Consequently, her fulfilment of this command without objection is a means of tremendous reward with Allah Most High. This is because it is the kind of worship which is free from spiritual waywardness which can creep into other acts, such as showing off (riya’), being pleased with one’s works (‘ujb) and other detrimental sins of the heart.