There is no doubt that despondence with regard to Allah is a Greater Sin. It is one of the characteristics of the polytheists and hypocrites as mentioned by Allah in Surah al-Fath. “And (that) He may punish the hypocritical men and the hypocritical women, and the polytheistic men and the polytheistic women, the entertainers of…
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With regard to evil and the bad things…
“With regard to evil and the bad things that take place in the world, the monotheists know that nothing is by accident and chance and that there is a rhyme and reason to everything. They believe that these bad things are either just punishments or purposeful tests that lead to rewards. What about those that…
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Riyah of speech with regard to the hereafter is…
“Riyah of speech with regard to the hereafter is for example uttering Dhikr (i.e. Alhamdu lil-Lah) to show-off to the people. To exhibit one’s knowledge and greatness by preaching to the people in assemblies. To forbid evil and enjoin good to the audience by making people fearful of Divine wrath without having any pure intention….
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Bodily Riyah with regard to worldly matters is…
“Bodily Riyah with regard to worldly matters is that he displays his body and tries to create a position in the eyes of the people. The riya of beauty and dress with regard to this world is to show off ones dress and handsome appearance so that people are attracted towards the person.” SOURCE: GREATER…
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Bodily Riyah with regard to the actions pertaining to the hereafter is…
“Bodily Riyah with regard to the actions pertaining to the hereafter is that someone tries to show that his body has become weak due to excessive fasting and night worship. Or he may keep his lips dry so that people think that he is fasting. Or he may show himself to be pious so that…
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