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What is Riya,and how many types of Riya in routine life?

· 19 Safar 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 5527English

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What is Riya,and how many types of Riya in routine life?

Answer

Riya literally means show off. Any virtuous act done to show people is void of reward.

Every virtuous act should be done solely to please Allah Ta'ala and not any person.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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