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Fatwa #55272 May 2002Canada

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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