Is talking in front of others about being diligent in reciting the Quran, daily devotions, and remembrances considered a form of showing off and hypocrisy?
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It is better to conceal acts of obedience (good deeds) to ensure sincerity, unless there is a legitimate benefit in speaking about them, such as others emulating you. This does not fall under ostentation (riya') or hypocrisy (nifaq).
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