Definition

Performing acts of worship to be seen by people. Called by the Prophet ﷺ 'the lesser shirk' (Aḥmad, ṣaḥīḥ). It nullifies the deed it contaminates.

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Juwayriyyah bint al-Harith (RA) — The Liberator of Her PeopleProphet Zakariyya (AS) — The Du'a That Defied All OddsThe Disciples of 'Isa — al-HawariyyunThe First Expeditions and SariyyahsThe Hidden Shirk: A Comprehensive Guide to Avoiding Riya (Showing Off)Who Were the Qadariyyah?

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IkhlāṣالإخلاصShirkالشرك

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Ahl us-Sunnah wa al-Jamā‘ahأهل السنة والجماعة

The People of the Sunnah and the United Body.

Tafsīrالتفسير

Explanation/exegesis of the Qur'an.

Barakahالبركة

Divine blessing — increase from Allah.

Dunyāالدنيا

This worldly life.

Ghaybالغيب

The unseen.

Īmānالإيمان

Faith — belief, statement and action.

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