Riya-showing off?

Assalam Alikum Warahmatullahi wa barakatuhu sisters!

Since the tendency to show off is so dangerous, we must be very wary of it and know its
causes and the ways that it can come about

PUBLICIZING ONES GOOD DEEDS-

Allah says: “If you make public your charity, it is well, but if
you conceal it and give it to the poor, then it is better for you.” [Sûrah al- Baqarah: 271]
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“Actions are but by intentions, and every person will only get what he intended.
Allah says:
“Whether you hide your words or make them known, He certainly has full
knowledge of what is in the hearts. Should He who created not know, and He is the Subtle, the Aware?”[Sûrah al-Mulk: 13-14]

SEEKING KNOWLEDGE TO ACQUIRE FAME-

The Prophet (peace be upon him) mentioned that three people would be the first on the Day of Resurrection to be scorched by the Hellfire. One of these three was: “…a man who acquired knowledge and taught it to others, who recited the Qur’ân. He will be summoned and asked what he did during his lifetime. He will say: ‘I acquired knowledge and taught it to others and I recited the Qur’ân for your sake.’ Allah will tell him: ‘ You
lie! You only acquired knowledge so people would call you a scholar and read the Qur’ân so you would be acclaimed as a Qur’ân reciter. These things were indeed said about you.’ At this point an order will be given and this man will be dragged on his face and cast into Hell.”

BECOMING A SHOW OFF AFTER BEING SINCERE-

A person begins doing something for the sake of Allah alone, like offering prayer,spending in charity, or glorifying Allah in an audible voice. Then he realizes that people can see him. This makes him do even more. He prays a little longer, spends a little more, or glorifies Allah with even greater eloquence. When a person finds himself in this situation, he should fight against the urge to show off. He should say what the Prophet peace be upon him taught Abû Bakr to say to ward it off:
“O Allah! I seek refuge with you from associating partners with you knowingly and I seek your forgiveness for what I do unknowingly.”

AstaghfirAllah..MAY ALLAH SAVE US FROM RIYA..
AMEEN, InshAllah
Ma Salamaa

Always:

Aisha