The Hidden Shirk the Prophet ﷺ Warned Us About

About this lecture

In this lecture, the speaker addresses the grave danger of *riya'* (showing off) — what the Prophet ﷺ called the "lesser shirk" or hidden shirk — and how it can corrupt even the most outwardly righteous acts of worship. Drawing on classical hadith, principles of Islamic law, and the spiritual tradition of Tazkiyyah, the speaker offers practical guidance on purifying one's intentions, seeking honor only from Allah, and distinguishing true inward peace from worldly comfort and social approval.