Riya refers to doing things that are pleasing to Allah with the intention of seeking admiration from others. The intention in such cases, therefore, is usually to show off one’s good deeds to win praise and admiration of others. It amounts to practicing virtue out of vanity, with the aim of achieving popularity among people.
May Allah save us from Ar Riyaa (Show off) and Kibr (Pride). May Allah cleanse our soul and may he protect us from the Sharakihi (Plots and Plans) of Shaitaan. May Allah guide us and protect us, rectify our intentions and make us of the Muttaqoon (the pious). Aameen ya rabb.
The Prophet (SAWS) said: “O people, beware of this shirk (form of polytheism), for it is more subtle than the footsteps of an ant.” When a person asked, “How can we beware of it when it is more subtle than the footsteps of an ant, O Messenger of Allah?” He said, “Say:
Allaahumma innee a’oodhu bika min an ushrika bika shai’aun wa ana a’lamu wa astaghfiruka limaa laa a’alamu”
O Allah, we seek refuge with You from knowingly associating anything with You, and we seek Your forgiveness for that which we do unknowingly.” (Musnad Ahmad Hadith 19171)
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