Imaam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz (rahimahullaah) said:
“Riyaa is that you perform
an act (of worship) and intend that the people see you, praise and commend you.
And from that is to perform an act (of worship) in order to be heard, such as
reading (the Qur’aan) in order that you are praised and that it is said:
”Indeed, his reading is good and beautiful”; or you perform a lot of Dhikr in
order that you are praised and it is said: “He performs a lot of dhikr;” or you
enjoin good and forbid evil so that you are praised and commended. This is
Riyaa and Shirk Asghar. Therefore, it is obligatory to be mindful of this and
that you perform your deeds for the Sake of Allaah alone; and not for the
people, their praises and commendations for you; rather you learn in order to
act and teach your brothers. And you lead them in the prayer whilst hoping for
the reward from Allaah and intending to benefit them, and not out of an
intention to be seen or heard.
Majmoo Fataawaa 9/367
The Salafi Centre of Manchester
Taken from: https://salaficentre.com
